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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,181.41, 38,975.98 and 26,025.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,181.41, 38,975.98 and 26,025.71 is: 38,744.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,181.41 : 38,975.98 = 26,025.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,181.41/38,975.98 = 26,025.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,181.41x = 38,975.98 × 26,025.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,181.41x = 1,014,377,552.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,377,552.45/26,181.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,744.19

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