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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,211.84, 39,317.67 and 10,629.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,211.84, 39,317.67 and 10,629.42 is: 15,944.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,211.84 : 39,317.67 = 10,629.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,211.84/39,317.67 = 10,629.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,211.84x = 39,317.67 × 10,629.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,211.84x = 417,924,027.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,924,027.85/26,211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,944.09

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