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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.54, 39,355.53 and 10,446.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.54, 39,355.53 and 10,446.82 is: 15,661.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.54 : 39,355.53 = 10,446.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.54/39,355.53 = 10,446.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.54x = 39,355.53 × 10,446.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.54x = 411,140,137.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,140,137.91/26,251.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,661.56

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