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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,072.21, 38,772.92 and 25,241.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,072.21, 38,772.92 and 25,241.82 is: 37,538.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,072.21 : 38,772.92 = 25,241.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,072.21/38,772.92 = 25,241.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,072.21x = 38,772.92 × 25,241.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,072.21x = 978,698,941.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,698,941.31/26,072.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,538.02

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