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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,294.04, 39,451.59 and 10,708.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,294.04, 39,451.59 and 10,708.02 is: 16,066.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,294.04 : 39,451.59 = 10,708.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,294.04/39,451.59 = 10,708.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,294.04x = 39,451.59 × 10,708.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,294.04x = 422,448,414.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,448,414.75/26,294.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,066.32

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