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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,189.08, 39,284.52 and 10,397.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,189.08, 39,284.52 and 10,397.08 is: 15,595.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,189.08 : 39,284.52 = 10,397.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,189.08/39,284.52 = 10,397.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,189.08x = 39,284.52 × 10,397.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,189.08x = 408,444,297.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,444,297.20/26,189.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,595.98

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