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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,021.52, 39,033.91 and 10,437.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,021.52, 39,033.91 and 10,437.12 is: 15,656.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,021.52 : 39,033.91 = 10,437.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,021.52/39,033.91 = 10,437.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,021.52x = 39,033.91 × 10,437.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,021.52x = 407,401,602.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,401,602.74/26,021.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,656.33

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