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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,524.92, 39,782.48 and 10,729.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,524.92, 39,782.48 and 10,729.08 is: 16,091.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,524.92 : 39,782.48 = 10,729.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,524.92/39,782.48 = 10,729.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,524.92x = 39,782.48 × 10,729.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,524.92x = 426,829,410.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,829,410.52/26,524.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,091.64

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