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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,207.91, 39,286.22 and 10,407.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,207.91, 39,286.22 and 10,407.69 is: 15,601.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,207.91 : 39,286.22 = 10,407.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,207.91/39,286.22 = 10,407.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,207.91x = 39,286.22 × 10,407.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,207.91x = 408,878,746.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,878,746.99/26,207.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,601.35

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