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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,363.76, 39,560.22 and 10,792.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,363.76, 39,560.22 and 10,792.32 is: 16,194.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,363.76 : 39,560.22 = 10,792.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,363.76/39,560.22 = 10,792.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,363.76x = 39,560.22 × 10,792.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,363.76x = 426,946,553.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,946,553.51/26,363.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,194.45

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