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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,261.14, 39,438.70 and 25,204.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,261.14, 39,438.70 and 25,204.10 is: 37,851.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,261.14 : 39,438.70 = 25,204.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,261.14/39,438.70 = 25,204.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,261.14x = 39,438.70 × 25,204.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,261.14x = 994,016,938.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,016,938.67/26,261.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,851.25

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