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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,446.68, 39,639.78 and 10,845

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,446.68, 39,639.78 and 10,845 is: 16,255.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,446.68 : 39,639.78 = 10,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,446.68/39,639.78 = 10,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,446.68x = 39,639.78 × 10,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,446.68x = 429,893,414.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,893,414.10/26,446.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,255.10

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