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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,217.81, 39,327.93 and 10,426.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,217.81, 39,327.93 and 10,426.05 is: 15,639.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,217.81 : 39,327.93 = 10,426.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,217.81/39,327.93 = 10,426.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,217.81x = 39,327.93 × 10,426.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,217.81x = 410,034,964.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,034,964.58/26,217.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,639.56

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