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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,452.64, 39,678.96 and 10,664.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,452.64, 39,678.96 and 10,664.84 is: 15,997.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,452.64 : 39,678.96 = 10,664.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,452.64/39,678.96 = 10,664.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,452.64x = 39,678.96 × 10,664.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,452.64x = 423,169,759.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,169,759.77/26,452.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,997.26

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