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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,070.51, 38,770.36 and 25,240.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,070.51, 38,770.36 and 25,240.13 is: 37,535.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,070.51 : 38,770.36 = 25,240.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,070.51/38,770.36 = 25,240.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,070.51x = 38,770.36 × 25,240.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,070.51x = 978,568,926.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,568,926.55/26,070.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,535.47

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