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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,174.44, 39,238.97 and 10,581.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,174.44, 39,238.97 and 10,581.94 is: 15,863.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,174.44 : 39,238.97 = 10,581.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,174.44/39,238.97 = 10,581.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,174.44x = 39,238.97 × 10,581.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,174.44x = 415,224,230.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,224,230.01/26,174.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,863.73

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