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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,164.08, 39,247.02 and 10,372.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,164.08, 39,247.02 and 10,372.10 is: 15,558.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,164.08 : 39,247.02 = 10,372.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,164.08/39,247.02 = 10,372.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,164.08x = 39,247.02 × 10,372.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,164.08x = 407,073,819.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,073,819.91/26,164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,558.50

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