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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,372.70, 39,559.05 and 10,786.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,372.70, 39,559.05 and 10,786.68 is: 16,180.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,372.70 : 39,559.05 = 10,786.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,372.70/39,559.05 = 10,786.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,372.70x = 39,559.05 × 10,786.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,372.70x = 426,710,813.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,710,813.45/26,372.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,180.02

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