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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,168.35, 38,975.43 and 26,040.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,168.35, 38,975.43 and 26,040.89 is: 38,785.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,168.35 : 38,975.43 = 26,040.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,168.35/38,975.43 = 26,040.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,168.35x = 38,975.43 × 26,040.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,168.35x = 1,014,954,885.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,954,885.33/26,168.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,785.59

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