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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,341.91, 39,512.90 and 10,759.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,341.91, 39,512.90 and 10,759.54 is: 16,139.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,341.91 : 39,512.90 = 10,759.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,341.91/39,512.90 = 10,759.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,341.91x = 39,512.90 × 10,759.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,341.91x = 425,140,628.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,140,628.07/26,341.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,139.32

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