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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,006.40, 39,019.20 and 25,046.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,006.40, 39,019.20 and 25,046.40 is: 37,578.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,006.40 : 39,019.20 = 25,046.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,006.40/39,019.20 = 25,046.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,006.40x = 39,019.20 × 25,046.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,006.40x = 977,290,490.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,290,490.88/26,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,578.85

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