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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,373.81, 39,560.59 and 10,791.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,373.81, 39,560.59 and 10,791.44 is: 16,187.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,373.81 : 39,560.59 = 10,791.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,373.81/39,560.59 = 10,791.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,373.81x = 39,560.59 × 10,791.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,373.81x = 426,915,481.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,915,481.59/26,373.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,187.10

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