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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,259.44, 39,235.39 and 25,340.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,259.44, 39,235.39 and 25,340.72 is: 37,862.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,259.44 : 39,235.39 = 25,340.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,259.44/39,235.39 = 25,340.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,259.44x = 39,235.39 × 25,340.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,259.44x = 994,253,032.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,253,032.08/26,259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,862.69

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