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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,250.72, 39,392.44 and 10,668.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,250.72, 39,392.44 and 10,668.36 is: 16,009.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,250.72 : 39,392.44 = 10,668.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,250.72/39,392.44 = 10,668.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,250.72x = 39,392.44 × 10,668.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,250.72x = 420,252,731.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,252,731.20/26,250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,009.19

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