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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,368.94, 39,572.35 and 10,360.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,368.94, 39,572.35 and 10,360.91 is: 15,548.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,368.94 : 39,572.35 = 10,360.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,368.94/39,572.35 = 10,360.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,368.94x = 39,572.35 × 10,360.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,368.94x = 410,005,629.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,005,629.87/26,368.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,548.81

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