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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,224.07, 39,349.76 and 10,425.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,224.07, 39,349.76 and 10,425.72 is: 15,644.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,224.07 : 39,349.76 = 10,425.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,224.07/39,349.76 = 10,425.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,224.07x = 39,349.76 × 10,425.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,224.07x = 410,249,527.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,249,527.70/26,224.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,644.01

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