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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,216.14, 39,323.97 and 10,630.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,216.14, 39,323.97 and 10,630.06 is: 15,944.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,216.14 : 39,323.97 = 10,630.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,216.14/39,323.97 = 10,630.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,216.14x = 39,323.97 × 10,630.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,216.14x = 418,016,160.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,016,160.54/26,216.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,944.99

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