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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,398.41, 39,597.63 and 10,826.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,398.41, 39,597.63 and 10,826.97 is: 16,240.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,398.41 : 39,597.63 = 10,826.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,398.41/39,597.63 = 10,826.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,398.41x = 39,597.63 × 10,826.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,398.41x = 428,722,352.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,722,352.08/26,398.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,240.46

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