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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,357.63, 39,541.91 and 10,775.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,357.63, 39,541.91 and 10,775.25 is: 16,165.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,357.63 : 39,541.91 = 10,775.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,357.63/39,541.91 = 10,775.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,357.63x = 39,541.91 × 10,775.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,357.63x = 426,073,911.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,073,911.85/26,357.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,165.11

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