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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,281.65, 39,393.15 and 10,482.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,281.65, 39,393.15 and 10,482.54 is: 15,712.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,281.65 : 39,393.15 = 10,482.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,281.65/39,393.15 = 10,482.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,281.65x = 39,393.15 × 10,482.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,281.65x = 412,940,270.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,940,270.60/26,281.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,712.11

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