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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,068.51, 38,767.38 and 25,238.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,068.51, 38,767.38 and 25,238.13 is: 37,532.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,068.51 : 38,767.38 = 25,238.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,068.51/38,767.38 = 25,238.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,068.51x = 38,767.38 × 25,238.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,068.51x = 978,416,367.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,416,367.19/26,068.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,532.50

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