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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,604.74, 39,906.86 and 10,188.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,604.74, 39,906.86 and 10,188.74 is: 15,283.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,604.74 : 39,906.86 = 10,188.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,604.74/39,906.86 = 10,188.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,604.74x = 39,906.86 × 10,188.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,604.74x = 406,600,620.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,600,620.76/26,604.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,283.01

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