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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,346.13, 39,518.98 and 10,752.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,346.13, 39,518.98 and 10,752.82 is: 16,129.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,346.13 : 39,518.98 = 10,752.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,346.13/39,518.98 = 10,752.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,346.13x = 39,518.98 × 10,752.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,346.13x = 424,940,478.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,940,478.52/26,346.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,129.14

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