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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,179.13, 39,090.87 and 25,469.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,179.13, 39,090.87 and 25,469.71 is: 38,031.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,179.13 : 39,090.87 = 25,469.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,179.13/39,090.87 = 25,469.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,179.13x = 39,090.87 × 25,469.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,179.13x = 995,633,024.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,633,024.82/26,179.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,031.55

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