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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,290.08, 39,449.64 and 10,704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,290.08, 39,449.64 and 10,704 is: 16,061.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,290.08 : 39,449.64 = 10,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,290.08/39,449.64 = 10,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,290.08x = 39,449.64 × 10,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,290.08x = 422,268,946.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,268,946.56/26,290.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,061.91

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