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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,242.59, 39,362.27 and 10,659.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,242.59, 39,362.27 and 10,659.81 is: 15,989.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,242.59 : 39,362.27 = 10,659.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,242.59/39,362.27 = 10,659.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,242.59x = 39,362.27 × 10,659.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,242.59x = 419,594,266.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,594,266.07/26,242.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,989.06

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