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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,263.05, 39,392.91 and 10,680.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,263.05, 39,392.91 and 10,680.27 is: 16,019.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,263.05 : 39,392.91 = 10,680.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,263.05/39,392.91 = 10,680.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,263.05x = 39,392.91 × 10,680.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,263.05x = 420,726,914.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,726,914.89/26,263.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,019.73

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