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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,271.85, 39,373.57 and 10,671.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,271.85, 39,373.57 and 10,671.25 is: 15,992.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,271.85 : 39,373.57 = 10,671.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,271.85/39,373.57 = 10,671.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,271.85x = 39,373.57 × 10,671.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,271.85x = 420,165,208.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,165,208.86/26,271.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,992.98

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