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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,249.73, 39,390.95 and 10,667.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,249.73, 39,390.95 and 10,667.35 is: 16,007.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,249.73 : 39,390.95 = 10,667.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,249.73/39,390.95 = 10,667.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,249.73x = 39,390.95 × 10,667.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,249.73x = 420,197,050.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,197,050.48/26,249.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,007.67

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