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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,524.76, 39,789.20 and 10,729.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,524.76, 39,789.20 and 10,729.15 is: 16,094.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,524.76 : 39,789.20 = 10,729.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,524.76/39,789.20 = 10,729.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,524.76x = 39,789.20 × 10,729.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,524.76x = 426,904,222.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,904,222.53/26,524.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,094.56

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