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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,663.20, 39,970.08 and 10,034.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,663.20, 39,970.08 and 10,034.26 is: 15,042.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,663.20 : 39,970.08 = 10,034.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,663.20/39,970.08 = 10,034.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,663.20x = 39,970.08 × 10,034.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,663.20x = 401,070,174.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,070,174.94/26,663.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,042.09

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