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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,070.02, 38,769.62 and 25,239.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,070.02, 38,769.62 and 25,239.63 is: 37,534.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,070.02 : 38,769.62 = 25,239.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,070.02/38,769.62 = 25,239.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,070.02x = 38,769.62 × 25,239.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,070.02x = 978,530,737.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,530,737.84/26,070.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,534.72

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