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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.97, 39,362.05 and 10,459.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.97, 39,362.05 and 10,459.40 is: 15,682.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.97 : 39,362.05 = 10,459.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.97/39,362.05 = 10,459.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.97x = 39,362.05 × 10,459.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.97x = 411,703,574.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,703,574.15/26,251.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,682.77

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