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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,071.27, 38,771.48 and 25,240.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,071.27, 38,771.48 and 25,240.88 is: 37,536.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,071.27 : 38,771.48 = 25,240.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,071.27/38,771.48 = 25,240.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,071.27x = 38,771.48 × 25,240.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,071.27x = 978,626,147.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,626,147.90/26,071.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,536.58

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