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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.50, 39,395.49 and 10,669.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.50, 39,395.49 and 10,669.14 is: 16,011.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.50 : 39,395.49 = 10,669.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.50/39,395.49 = 10,669.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.50x = 39,395.49 × 10,669.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.50x = 420,315,998.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,315,998.18/26,251.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,011.12

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