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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,072.45, 38,773.28 and 25,242.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,072.45, 38,773.28 and 25,242.07 is: 37,538.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,072.45 : 38,773.28 = 25,242.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,072.45/38,773.28 = 25,242.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,072.45x = 38,773.28 × 25,242.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,072.45x = 978,717,847.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,717,847.89/26,072.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,538.39

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