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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,075.17, 38,777.30 and 25,244.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,075.17, 38,777.30 and 25,244.79 is: 37,542.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,075.17 : 38,777.30 = 25,244.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,075.17/38,777.30 = 25,244.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,075.17x = 38,777.30 × 25,244.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,075.17x = 978,924,795.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,924,795.27/26,075.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,542.41

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