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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,655.69, 39,997.37 and 10,872.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,655.69, 39,997.37 and 10,872.30 is: 16,314.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,655.69 : 39,997.37 = 10,872.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,655.69/39,997.37 = 10,872.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,655.69x = 39,997.37 × 10,872.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,655.69x = 434,863,351.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,863,351.49/26,655.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,314.09

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