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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,248.58, 39,389.27 and 10,666.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,248.58, 39,389.27 and 10,666.20 is: 16,005.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,248.58 : 39,389.27 = 10,666.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,248.58/39,389.27 = 10,666.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,248.58x = 39,389.27 × 10,666.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,248.58x = 420,133,831.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,133,831.67/26,248.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,005.96

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