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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,369.02, 39,553.71 and 10,786.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,369.02, 39,553.71 and 10,786.65 is: 16,180.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,369.02 : 39,553.71 = 10,786.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,369.02/39,553.71 = 10,786.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,369.02x = 39,553.71 × 10,786.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,369.02x = 426,652,025.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,652,025.97/26,369.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,180.05

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