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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,235.54, 39,359.47 and 10,441.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,235.54, 39,359.47 and 10,441.53 is: 15,664.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,235.54 : 39,359.47 = 10,441.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,235.54/39,359.47 = 10,441.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,235.54x = 39,359.47 × 10,441.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,235.54x = 410,973,034.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,973,034.58/26,235.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,664.74

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