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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,588.10, 39,882.15 and 10,793.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,588.10, 39,882.15 and 10,793.10 is: 16,189.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,588.10 : 39,882.15 = 10,793.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,588.10/39,882.15 = 10,793.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,588.10x = 39,882.15 × 10,793.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,588.10x = 430,452,033.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,452,033.17/26,588.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,189.65

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