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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,127.64, 39,164.61 and 10,326.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,127.64, 39,164.61 and 10,326.25 is: 15,478.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,127.64 : 39,164.61 = 10,326.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,127.64/39,164.61 = 10,326.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,127.64x = 39,164.61 × 10,326.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,127.64x = 404,423,358.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,423,358.19/26,127.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,478.76

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