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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,273.70, 39,410.55 and 10,683.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,273.70, 39,410.55 and 10,683.30 is: 16,024.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,273.70 : 39,410.55 = 10,683.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,273.70/39,410.55 = 10,683.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,273.70x = 39,410.55 × 10,683.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,273.70x = 421,034,728.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,034,728.82/26,273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,024.95

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