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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,248.73, 39,389.45 and 10,666.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,248.73, 39,389.45 and 10,666.35 is: 16,006.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,248.73 : 39,389.45 = 10,666.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,248.73/39,389.45 = 10,666.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,248.73x = 39,389.45 × 10,666.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,248.73x = 420,141,606.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,141,606.68/26,248.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,006.17

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