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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,413.91, 39,606.28 and 10,842.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,413.91, 39,606.28 and 10,842.47 is: 16,257.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,413.91 : 39,606.28 = 10,842.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,413.91/39,606.28 = 10,842.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,413.91x = 39,606.28 × 10,842.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,413.91x = 429,429,650.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,429,650.47/26,413.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,257.71

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