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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,010.80, 39,016.20 and 25,665.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,010.80, 39,016.20 and 25,665.20 is: 38,497.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,010.80 : 39,016.20 = 25,665.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,010.80/39,016.20 = 25,665.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,010.80x = 39,016.20 × 25,665.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,010.80x = 1,001,358,576.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,358,576.24/26,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,497.80

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