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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,072.96, 38,774.03 and 25,242.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,072.96, 38,774.03 and 25,242.57 is: 37,539.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,072.96 : 38,774.03 = 25,242.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,072.96/38,774.03 = 25,242.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,072.96x = 38,774.03 × 25,242.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,072.96x = 978,756,040.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,756,040.24/26,072.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,539.13

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