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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,164.40, 39,246.60 and 25,732.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,164.40, 39,246.60 and 25,732.40 is: 38,598.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,164.40 : 39,246.60 = 25,732.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,164.40/39,246.60 = 25,732.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,164.40x = 39,246.60 × 25,732.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,164.40x = 1,009,909,209.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,909,209.84/26,164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,598.60

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