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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,544.72, 39,833.28 and 10,960.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,544.72, 39,833.28 and 10,960.32 is: 16,447.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,544.72 : 39,833.28 = 10,960.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,544.72/39,833.28 = 10,960.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,544.72x = 39,833.28 × 10,960.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,544.72x = 436,585,495.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,585,495.45/26,544.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,447.17

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