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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,003.80, 39,005.70 and 25,274.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,003.80, 39,005.70 and 25,274.80 is: 37,912.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,003.80 : 39,005.70 = 25,274.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,003.80/39,005.70 = 25,274.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,003.80x = 39,005.70 × 25,274.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,003.80x = 985,861,266.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,861,266.36/26,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,912.20

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