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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,185.77, 38,982.51 and 26,030.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,185.77, 38,982.51 and 26,030.09 is: 38,750.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,185.77 : 38,982.51 = 26,030.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,185.77/38,982.51 = 26,030.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,185.77x = 38,982.51 × 26,030.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,185.77x = 1,014,718,341.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,718,341.18/26,185.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,750.75

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