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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,045.88, 39,103.38 and 25,147.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,045.88, 39,103.38 and 25,147.32 is: 37,754.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,045.88 : 39,103.38 = 25,147.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,045.88/39,103.38 = 25,147.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,045.88x = 39,103.38 × 25,147.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,045.88x = 983,345,209.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,345,209.94/26,045.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,754.35

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