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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,051.40, 39,077.10 and 25,030.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,051.40, 39,077.10 and 25,030.80 is: 37,546.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,051.40 : 39,077.10 = 25,030.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,051.40/39,077.10 = 25,030.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,051.40x = 39,077.10 × 25,030.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,051.40x = 978,131,074.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,131,074.68/26,051.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,546.20

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