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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,357.73, 39,551.19 and 10,786.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,357.73, 39,551.19 and 10,786.29 is: 16,185.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,357.73 : 39,551.19 = 10,786.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,357.73/39,551.19 = 10,786.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,357.73x = 39,551.19 × 10,786.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,357.73x = 426,610,605.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,610,605.19/26,357.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,185.41

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