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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.43, 39,375.50 and 10,668.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.43, 39,375.50 and 10,668.65 is: 16,002.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.43 : 39,375.50 = 10,668.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.43/39,375.50 = 10,668.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.43x = 39,375.50 × 10,668.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.43x = 420,083,177.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,083,177.85/26,251.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,002.30

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