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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,346.63, 39,519.74 and 10,753.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,346.63, 39,519.74 and 10,753.32 is: 16,129.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,346.63 : 39,519.74 = 10,753.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,346.63/39,519.74 = 10,753.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,346.63x = 39,519.74 × 10,753.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,346.63x = 424,968,356.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,968,356.77/26,346.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,129.89

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