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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,004.80, 39,007.20 and 25,486.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,004.80, 39,007.20 and 25,486.40 is: 38,229.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,004.80 : 39,007.20 = 25,486.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,004.80/39,007.20 = 25,486.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,004.80x = 39,007.20 × 25,486.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,004.80x = 994,153,102.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,153,102.08/26,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,229.60

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