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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,358.73, 39,552.69 and 10,787.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,358.73, 39,552.69 and 10,787.29 is: 16,186.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,358.73 : 39,552.69 = 10,787.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,358.73/39,552.69 = 10,787.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,358.73x = 39,552.69 × 10,787.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,358.73x = 426,666,337.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,666,337.31/26,358.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,186.91

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