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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,381.48, 39,571.89 and 10,593.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,381.48, 39,571.89 and 10,593.50 is: 15,890.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,381.48 : 39,571.89 = 10,593.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,381.48/39,571.89 = 10,593.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,381.48x = 39,571.89 × 10,593.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,381.48x = 419,204,816.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,204,816.72/26,381.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,890.12

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