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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,073.17, 38,774.32 and 25,242.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,073.17, 38,774.32 and 25,242.79 is: 37,539.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,073.17 : 38,774.32 = 25,242.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,073.17/38,774.32 = 25,242.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,073.17x = 38,774.32 × 25,242.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,073.17x = 978,772,017.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,772,017.15/26,073.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,539.43

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