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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,469.63, 39,703.94 and 10,674.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,469.63, 39,703.94 and 10,674.33 is: 16,011.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,469.63 : 39,703.94 = 10,674.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,469.63/39,703.94 = 10,674.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,469.63x = 39,703.94 × 10,674.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,469.63x = 423,812,984.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,812,984.55/26,469.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,011.29

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