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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,245.52, 39,368.32 and 10,659.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,245.52, 39,368.32 and 10,659.52 is: 15,989.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,245.52 : 39,368.32 = 10,659.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,245.52/39,368.32 = 10,659.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,245.52x = 39,368.32 × 10,659.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,245.52x = 419,647,394.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,647,394.41/26,245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,989.30

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