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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,116.64, 39,131.38 and 25,144.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,116.64, 39,131.38 and 25,144.79 is: 37,675.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,116.64 : 39,131.38 = 25,144.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,116.64/39,131.38 = 25,144.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,116.64x = 39,131.38 × 25,144.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,116.64x = 983,950,367.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,950,367.48/26,116.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,675.22

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