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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,266.44, 39,399.66 and 10,672.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,266.44, 39,399.66 and 10,672.86 is: 16,009.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,266.44 : 39,399.66 = 10,672.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,266.44/39,399.66 = 10,672.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,266.44x = 39,399.66 × 10,672.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,266.44x = 420,507,055.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,507,055.23/26,266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,009.29

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