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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,252.50, 39,396.99 and 10,670.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,252.50, 39,396.99 and 10,670.14 is: 16,012.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,252.50 : 39,396.99 = 10,670.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,252.50/39,396.99 = 10,670.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,252.50x = 39,396.99 × 10,670.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,252.50x = 420,371,398.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,371,398.88/26,252.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,012.62

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