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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,170.92, 39,256.32 and 10,599.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,170.92, 39,256.32 and 10,599.48 is: 15,899.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,170.92 : 39,256.32 = 10,599.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,170.92/39,256.32 = 10,599.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,170.92x = 39,256.32 × 10,599.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,170.92x = 416,096,578.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,096,578.71/26,170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,899.20

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