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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,675.92, 39,986.52 and 10,032.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,675.92, 39,986.52 and 10,032.88 is: 15,039.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,675.92 : 39,986.52 = 10,032.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,675.92/39,986.52 = 10,032.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,675.92x = 39,986.52 × 10,032.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,675.92x = 401,179,956.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,179,956.78/26,675.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,039.03

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