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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,321.40, 39,484.62 and 10,522.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,321.40, 39,484.62 and 10,522.66 is: 15,785.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,321.40 : 39,484.62 = 10,522.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,321.40/39,484.62 = 10,522.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,321.40x = 39,484.62 × 10,522.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,321.40x = 415,483,231.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,483,231.49/26,321.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,785.00

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