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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,059.17, 38,753.51 and 25,228.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,059.17, 38,753.51 and 25,228.80 is: 37,518.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,059.17 : 38,753.51 = 25,228.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,059.17/38,753.51 = 25,228.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,059.17x = 38,753.51 × 25,228.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,059.17x = 977,704,553.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,704,553.09/26,059.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,518.64

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