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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,448.03, 39,670.97 and 10,865.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,448.03, 39,670.97 and 10,865.25 is: 16,297.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,448.03 : 39,670.97 = 10,865.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,448.03/39,670.97 = 10,865.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,448.03x = 39,670.97 × 10,865.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,448.03x = 431,034,952.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,034,952.47/26,448.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,297.43

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