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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,180.13, 39,244.82 and 10,380

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,180.13, 39,244.82 and 10,380 is: 15,559.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,180.13 : 39,244.82 = 10,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,180.13/39,244.82 = 10,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,180.13x = 39,244.82 × 10,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,180.13x = 407,361,179.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,361,179.70/26,180.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,559.94

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