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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.09, 39,393.02 and 10,668.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.09, 39,393.02 and 10,668.71 is: 16,009.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.09 : 39,393.02 = 10,668.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.09/39,393.02 = 10,668.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.09x = 39,393.02 × 10,668.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.09x = 420,272,706.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,272,706.40/26,251.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,009.72

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