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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,646.27, 39,954.70 and 10,847.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,646.27, 39,954.70 and 10,847.25 is: 16,264.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,646.27 : 39,954.70 = 10,847.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,646.27/39,954.70 = 10,847.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,646.27x = 39,954.70 × 10,847.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,646.27x = 433,398,633.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,398,633.13/26,646.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,264.89

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