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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,171.28, 39,256.92 and 10,599.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,171.28, 39,256.92 and 10,599.84 is: 15,899.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,171.28 : 39,256.92 = 10,599.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,171.28/39,256.92 = 10,599.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,171.28x = 39,256.92 × 10,599.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,171.28x = 416,117,070.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,117,070.89/26,171.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,899.76

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