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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,254.87, 39,357.38 and 10,469.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,254.87, 39,357.38 and 10,469.59 is: 15,694.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,254.87 : 39,357.38 = 10,469.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,254.87/39,357.38 = 10,469.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,254.87x = 39,357.38 × 10,469.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,254.87x = 412,055,559.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,055,559.85/26,254.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,694.44

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