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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,209.39, 39,330.51 and 10,627.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,209.39, 39,330.51 and 10,627.06 is: 15,947.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,209.39 : 39,330.51 = 10,627.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,209.39/39,330.51 = 10,627.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,209.39x = 39,330.51 × 10,627.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,209.39x = 417,967,689.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,967,689.60/26,209.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,947.25

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