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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,477.67, 39,730.35 and 10,686.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,477.67, 39,730.35 and 10,686.63 is: 16,035.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,477.67 : 39,730.35 = 10,686.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,477.67/39,730.35 = 10,686.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,477.67x = 39,730.35 × 10,686.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,477.67x = 424,583,550.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,583,550.22/26,477.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,035.53

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