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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,264.44, 39,242.84 and 25,345.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,264.44, 39,242.84 and 25,345.72 is: 37,870.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,264.44 : 39,242.84 = 25,345.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,264.44/39,242.84 = 25,345.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,264.44x = 39,242.84 × 25,345.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,264.44x = 994,638,034.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,638,034.64/26,264.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,870.14

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