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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,256.92, 39,351.36 and 10,666.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,256.92, 39,351.36 and 10,666.04 is: 15,985.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,256.92 : 39,351.36 = 10,666.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,256.92/39,351.36 = 10,666.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,256.92x = 39,351.36 × 10,666.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,256.92x = 419,723,179.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,723,179.81/26,256.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,985.24

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