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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,228.73, 39,359.49 and 10,646.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,228.73, 39,359.49 and 10,646.35 is: 15,976.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,228.73 : 39,359.49 = 10,646.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,228.73/39,359.49 = 10,646.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,228.73x = 39,359.49 × 10,646.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,228.73x = 419,034,906.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,034,906.36/26,228.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,976.18

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