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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,663.76, 39,995.64 and 10,236.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,663.76, 39,995.64 and 10,236.24 is: 15,354.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,663.76 : 39,995.64 = 10,236.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,663.76/39,995.64 = 10,236.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,663.76x = 39,995.64 × 10,236.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,663.76x = 409,404,969.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,404,969.99/26,663.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,354.36

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