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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,246.05, 39,385.40 and 10,663.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,246.05, 39,385.40 and 10,663.67 is: 16,002.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,246.05 : 39,385.40 = 10,663.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,246.05/39,385.40 = 10,663.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,246.05x = 39,385.40 × 10,663.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,246.05x = 419,992,855.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,992,855.10/26,246.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,002.14

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