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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,077.14, 39,072.78 and 25,106.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,077.14, 39,072.78 and 25,106.76 is: 37,618.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,077.14 : 39,072.78 = 25,106.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,077.14/39,072.78 = 25,106.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,077.14x = 39,072.78 × 25,106.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,077.14x = 980,990,909.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,990,909.99/26,077.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,618.81

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