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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,221.92, 39,298.32 and 10,631.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,221.92, 39,298.32 and 10,631.04 is: 15,932.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,221.92 : 39,298.32 = 10,631.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,221.92/39,298.32 = 10,631.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,221.92x = 39,298.32 × 10,631.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,221.92x = 417,782,011.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,782,011.85/26,221.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,932.55

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