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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,060.64, 38,862.18 and 25,823.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,060.64, 38,862.18 and 25,823.91 is: 38,509.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,060.64 : 38,862.18 = 25,823.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,060.64/38,862.18 = 25,823.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,060.64x = 38,862.18 × 25,823.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,060.64x = 1,003,573,584.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,573,584.46/26,060.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,509.17

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