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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,112, 39,170.40 and 10,316.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,112, 39,170.40 and 10,316.16 is: 15,475.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,112 : 39,170.40 = 10,316.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,112/39,170.40 = 10,316.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,112x = 39,170.40 × 10,316.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,112x = 404,088,113.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,088,113.66/26,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,475.19

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