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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,239.59, 39,357.77 and 10,656.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,239.59, 39,357.77 and 10,656.81 is: 15,984.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,239.59 : 39,357.77 = 10,656.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,239.59/39,357.77 = 10,656.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,239.59x = 39,357.77 × 10,656.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,239.59x = 419,428,223.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,428,223.63/26,239.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,984.56

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