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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,406.88, 39,607.74 and 10,823.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,406.88, 39,607.74 and 10,823.32 is: 16,233.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,406.88 : 39,607.74 = 10,823.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,406.88/39,607.74 = 10,823.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,406.88x = 39,607.74 × 10,823.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,406.88x = 428,687,244.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,687,244.50/26,406.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,233.92

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