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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,446.84, 39,644.34 and 10,873.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,446.84, 39,644.34 and 10,873.24 is: 16,299.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,446.84 : 39,644.34 = 10,873.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,446.84/39,644.34 = 10,873.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,446.84x = 39,644.34 × 10,873.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,446.84x = 431,062,423.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,062,423.46/26,446.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,299.20

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