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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,255.92, 39,349.86 and 10,665.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,255.92, 39,349.86 and 10,665.04 is: 15,983.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,255.92 : 39,349.86 = 10,665.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,255.92/39,349.86 = 10,665.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,255.92x = 39,349.86 × 10,665.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,255.92x = 419,667,830.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,667,830.89/26,255.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,983.74

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