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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,348.64, 39,522.96 and 10,766.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,348.64, 39,522.96 and 10,766.25 is: 16,149.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,348.64 : 39,522.96 = 10,766.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,348.64/39,522.96 = 10,766.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,348.64x = 39,522.96 × 10,766.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,348.64x = 425,514,068.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,514,068.10/26,348.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,149.38

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