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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,326.98, 39,475.80 and 10,726.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,326.98, 39,475.80 and 10,726.38 is: 16,083.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,326.98 : 39,475.80 = 10,726.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,326.98/39,475.80 = 10,726.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,326.98x = 39,475.80 × 10,726.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,326.98x = 423,432,431.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,432,431.60/26,326.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,083.59

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