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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,436.76, 39,694.02 and 10,884.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,436.76, 39,694.02 and 10,884.76 is: 16,343.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,436.76 : 39,694.02 = 10,884.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,436.76/39,694.02 = 10,884.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,436.76x = 39,694.02 × 10,884.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,436.76x = 432,059,881.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,059,881.14/26,436.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,343.15

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