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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,254.50, 39,356.97 and 10,469.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,254.50, 39,356.97 and 10,469.28 is: 15,694.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,254.50 : 39,356.97 = 10,469.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,254.50/39,356.97 = 10,469.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,254.50x = 39,356.97 × 10,469.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,254.50x = 412,039,138.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,039,138.88/26,254.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,694.04

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