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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,253.59, 39,356.57 and 10,469.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,253.59, 39,356.57 and 10,469.48 is: 15,694.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,253.59 : 39,356.57 = 10,469.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,253.59/39,356.57 = 10,469.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,253.59x = 39,356.57 × 10,469.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,253.59x = 412,042,651.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,042,651.87/26,253.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,694.72

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