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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,074.17, 38,775.81 and 25,243.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,074.17, 38,775.81 and 25,243.79 is: 37,540.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,074.17 : 38,775.81 = 25,243.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,074.17/38,775.81 = 25,243.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,074.17x = 38,775.81 × 25,243.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,074.17x = 978,848,404.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,848,404.72/26,074.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,540.92

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