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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,174.69, 39,239.35 and 10,582.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,174.69, 39,239.35 and 10,582.19 is: 15,864.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,174.69 : 39,239.35 = 10,582.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,174.69/39,239.35 = 10,582.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,174.69x = 39,239.35 × 10,582.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,174.69x = 415,238,034.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,238,034.52/26,174.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,864.11

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