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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,237.76, 39,365.28 and 10,651.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,237.76, 39,365.28 and 10,651.20 is: 15,980.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,237.76 : 39,365.28 = 10,651.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,237.76/39,365.28 = 10,651.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,237.76x = 39,365.28 × 10,651.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,237.76x = 419,287,470.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,287,470.34/26,237.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,980.31

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