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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,029.64, 39,060.52 and 10,231.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,029.64, 39,060.52 and 10,231.90 is: 15,354.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,029.64 : 39,060.52 = 10,231.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,029.64/39,060.52 = 10,231.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,029.64x = 39,060.52 × 10,231.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,029.64x = 399,663,357.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,663,357.83/26,029.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,354.17

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