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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,122.56, 39,161.97 and 10,529.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,122.56, 39,161.97 and 10,529.25 is: 15,785.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,122.56 : 39,161.97 = 10,529.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,122.56/39,161.97 = 10,529.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,122.56x = 39,161.97 × 10,529.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,122.56x = 412,346,172.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,346,172.62/26,122.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,785.06

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