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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,225.64, 39,385.44 and 25,168.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,225.64, 39,385.44 and 25,168.59 is: 37,797.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,225.64 : 39,385.44 = 25,168.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,225.64/39,385.44 = 25,168.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,225.64x = 39,385.44 × 25,168.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,225.64x = 991,275,991.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,275,991.33/26,225.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,797.97

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