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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,187.54, 38,985.17 and 26,031.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,187.54, 38,985.17 and 26,031.89 is: 38,753.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,187.54 : 38,985.17 = 26,031.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,187.54/38,985.17 = 26,031.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,187.54x = 38,985.17 × 26,031.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,187.54x = 1,014,857,331.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,857,331.99/26,187.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,753.44

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