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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,611.61, 39,917.41 and 10,825.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,611.61, 39,917.41 and 10,825.23 is: 16,237.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,611.61 : 39,917.41 = 10,825.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,611.61/39,917.41 = 10,825.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,611.61x = 39,917.41 × 10,825.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,611.61x = 432,115,117.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,115,117.19/26,611.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,237.85

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