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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,614.39, 39,921.58 and 10,828.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,614.39, 39,921.58 and 10,828.01 is: 16,242.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,614.39 : 39,921.58 = 10,828.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,614.39/39,921.58 = 10,828.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,614.39x = 39,921.58 × 10,828.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,614.39x = 432,271,267.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,271,267.46/26,614.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,242.01

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