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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,270.48, 39,371.51 and 10,669.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,270.48, 39,371.51 and 10,669.88 is: 15,990.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,270.48 : 39,371.51 = 10,669.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,270.48/39,371.51 = 10,669.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,270.48x = 39,371.51 × 10,669.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,270.48x = 420,089,116.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,089,116.94/26,270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,990.92

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