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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,246.90, 39,368.73 and 10,664.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,246.90, 39,368.73 and 10,664.12 is: 15,995.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,246.90 : 39,368.73 = 10,664.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,246.90/39,368.73 = 10,664.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,246.90x = 39,368.73 × 10,664.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,246.90x = 419,832,999.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,832,999.38/26,246.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,995.53

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