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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,004.66, 39,045.87 and 25,097.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,004.66, 39,045.87 and 25,097.46 is: 37,683.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,004.66 : 39,045.87 = 25,097.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,004.66/39,045.87 = 25,097.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,004.66x = 39,045.87 × 25,097.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,004.66x = 979,952,160.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,952,160.49/26,004.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,683.71

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