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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,363.21, 39,544.81 and 10,780.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,363.21, 39,544.81 and 10,780.83 is: 16,171.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,363.21 : 39,544.81 = 10,780.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,363.21/39,544.81 = 10,780.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,363.21x = 39,544.81 × 10,780.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,363.21x = 426,325,847.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,325,847.04/26,363.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,171.25

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