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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,014.76, 39,021.96 and 10,432.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,014.76, 39,021.96 and 10,432.16 is: 15,648.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,014.76 : 39,021.96 = 10,432.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,014.76/39,021.96 = 10,432.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,014.76x = 39,021.96 × 10,432.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,014.76x = 407,083,330.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,083,330.23/26,014.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,648.17

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