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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,254.25, 39,399.62 and 10,671.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,254.25, 39,399.62 and 10,671.89 is: 16,015.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,254.25 : 39,399.62 = 10,671.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,254.25/39,399.62 = 10,671.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,254.25x = 39,399.62 × 10,671.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,254.25x = 420,468,357.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,468,357.32/26,254.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,015.25

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