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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,257.08, 39,388.07 and 10,458.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,257.08, 39,388.07 and 10,458.30 is: 15,688.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,257.08 : 39,388.07 = 10,458.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,257.08/39,388.07 = 10,458.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,257.08x = 39,388.07 × 10,458.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,257.08x = 411,932,252.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,932,252.48/26,257.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,688.43

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