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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,264.82, 39,399.63 and 10,466.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,264.82, 39,399.63 and 10,466.01 is: 15,699.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,264.82 : 39,399.63 = 10,466.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,264.82/39,399.63 = 10,466.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,264.82x = 39,399.63 × 10,466.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,264.82x = 412,356,921.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,356,921.58/26,264.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,699.97

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