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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,659.96, 39,995.40 and 10,019.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,659.96, 39,995.40 and 10,019.96 is: 15,031.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,659.96 : 39,995.40 = 10,019.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,659.96/39,995.40 = 10,019.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,659.96x = 39,995.40 × 10,019.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,659.96x = 400,752,308.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,752,308.18/26,659.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,031.99

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