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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,227.06, 39,356.98 and 10,644.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,227.06, 39,356.98 and 10,644.68 is: 15,973.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,227.06 : 39,356.98 = 10,644.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,227.06/39,356.98 = 10,644.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,227.06x = 39,356.98 × 10,644.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,227.06x = 418,942,529.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,942,529.65/26,227.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,973.68

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