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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,376.81, 39,565.09 and 10,794.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,376.81, 39,565.09 and 10,794.43 is: 16,191.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,376.81 : 39,565.09 = 10,794.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,376.81/39,565.09 = 10,794.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,376.81x = 39,565.09 × 10,794.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,376.81x = 427,082,594.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,082,594.45/26,376.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,191.59

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