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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,381.31, 39,590.91 and 10,373.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,381.31, 39,590.91 and 10,373.28 is: 15,567.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,381.31 : 39,590.91 = 10,373.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,381.31/39,590.91 = 10,373.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,381.31x = 39,590.91 × 10,373.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,381.31x = 410,687,594.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,687,594.88/26,381.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,567.37

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