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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,465.13, 39,713.49 and 10,677.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,465.13, 39,713.49 and 10,677.72 is: 16,022.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,465.13 : 39,713.49 = 10,677.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,465.13/39,713.49 = 10,677.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,465.13x = 39,713.49 × 10,677.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,465.13x = 424,049,675.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,049,675.37/26,465.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,022.96

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