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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,354.98, 39,547.05 and 10,783.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,354.98, 39,547.05 and 10,783.54 is: 16,181.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,354.98 : 39,547.05 = 10,783.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,354.98/39,547.05 = 10,783.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,354.98x = 39,547.05 × 10,783.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,354.98x = 426,457,195.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,457,195.56/26,354.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,181.28

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