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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,265.44, 39,244.33 and 25,346.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,265.44, 39,244.33 and 25,346.72 is: 37,871.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,265.44 : 39,244.33 = 25,346.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,265.44/39,244.33 = 25,346.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,265.44x = 39,244.33 × 25,346.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,265.44x = 994,715,044.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,715,044.10/26,265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,871.63

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