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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,157.79, 39,280.43 and 25,953.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,157.79, 39,280.43 and 25,953.67 is: 38,973.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,157.79 : 39,280.43 = 25,953.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,157.79/39,280.43 = 25,953.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,157.79x = 39,280.43 × 25,953.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,157.79x = 1,019,471,317.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,471,317.68/26,157.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,973.91

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