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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,248.08, 39,388.52 and 10,665.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,248.08, 39,388.52 and 10,665.71 is: 16,005.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,248.08 : 39,388.52 = 10,665.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,248.08/39,388.52 = 10,665.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,248.08x = 39,388.52 × 10,665.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,248.08x = 420,106,334.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,106,334.71/26,248.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,005.22

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