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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,007.94, 38,996.85 and 10,194.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,007.94, 38,996.85 and 10,194.49 is: 15,285.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,007.94 : 38,996.85 = 10,194.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,007.94/38,996.85 = 10,194.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,007.94x = 38,996.85 × 10,194.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,007.94x = 397,552,997.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,552,997.36/26,007.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,285.83

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