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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,606.28, 39,914.54 and 10,189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,606.28, 39,914.54 and 10,189 is: 15,285.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,606.28 : 39,914.54 = 10,189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,606.28/39,914.54 = 10,189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,606.28x = 39,914.54 × 10,189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,606.28x = 406,689,248.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,689,248.06/26,606.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,285.46

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