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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,281.80, 39,442.86 and 10,712.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,281.80, 39,442.86 and 10,712.52 is: 16,077.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,281.80 : 39,442.86 = 10,712.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,281.80/39,442.86 = 10,712.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,281.80x = 39,442.86 × 10,712.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,281.80x = 422,532,426.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,532,426.61/26,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,077.00

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