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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,362.13, 39,548.66 and 10,779.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,362.13, 39,548.66 and 10,779.75 is: 16,171.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,362.13 : 39,548.66 = 10,779.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,362.13/39,548.66 = 10,779.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,362.13x = 39,548.66 × 10,779.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,362.13x = 426,324,613.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,324,613.74/26,362.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,171.86

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