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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,623.49, 39,934.32 and 10,823.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,623.49, 39,934.32 and 10,823.83 is: 16,235.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,623.49 : 39,934.32 = 10,823.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,623.49/39,934.32 = 10,823.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,623.49x = 39,934.32 × 10,823.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,623.49x = 432,242,150.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,242,150.42/26,623.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,235.37

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