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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,369.47, 39,554.14 and 10,787.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,369.47, 39,554.14 and 10,787.10 is: 16,180.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,369.47 : 39,554.14 = 10,787.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,369.47/39,554.14 = 10,787.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,369.47x = 39,554.14 × 10,787.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,369.47x = 426,674,463.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,674,463.59/26,369.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,180.62

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