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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,246.19, 39,369.29 and 10,663.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,246.19, 39,369.29 and 10,663.82 is: 15,995.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,246.19 : 39,369.29 = 10,663.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,246.19/39,369.29 = 10,663.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,246.19x = 39,369.29 × 10,663.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,246.19x = 419,827,022.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,827,022.09/26,246.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,995.73

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