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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,261.08, 39,394.06 and 10,462.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,261.08, 39,394.06 and 10,462.28 is: 15,694.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,261.08 : 39,394.06 = 10,462.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,261.08/39,394.06 = 10,462.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,261.08x = 39,394.06 × 10,462.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,261.08x = 412,151,686.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,151,686.06/26,261.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,694.39

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