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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,710.59, 40,051.10 and 10,926.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,710.59, 40,051.10 and 10,926.71 is: 16,384.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,710.59 : 40,051.10 = 10,926.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,710.59/40,051.10 = 10,926.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,710.59x = 40,051.10 × 10,926.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,710.59x = 437,626,868.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,626,868.67/26,710.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,384.02

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