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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,281.74, 39,439.08 and 10,699.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,281.74, 39,439.08 and 10,699.35 is: 16,055.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,281.74 : 39,439.08 = 10,699.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,281.74/39,439.08 = 10,699.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,281.74x = 39,439.08 × 10,699.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,281.74x = 421,972,520.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,972,520.60/26,281.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,055.73

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