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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,117.64, 39,132.88 and 25,145.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,117.64, 39,132.88 and 25,145.79 is: 37,676.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,117.64 : 39,132.88 = 25,145.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,117.64/39,132.88 = 25,145.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,117.64x = 39,132.88 × 25,145.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,117.64x = 984,027,182.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,027,182.58/26,117.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,676.73

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