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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,127.68, 39,164.69 and 10,326.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,127.68, 39,164.69 and 10,326.31 is: 15,478.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,127.68 : 39,164.69 = 10,326.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,127.68/39,164.69 = 10,326.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,127.68x = 39,164.69 × 10,326.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,127.68x = 404,426,657.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,426,657.90/26,127.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,478.86

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