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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,254.92, 39,348.36 and 10,664.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,254.92, 39,348.36 and 10,664.04 is: 15,982.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,254.92 : 39,348.36 = 10,664.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,254.92/39,348.36 = 10,664.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,254.92x = 39,348.36 × 10,664.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,254.92x = 419,612,484.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,612,484.97/26,254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,982.24

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