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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,268.71, 39,148.28 and 25,428.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,268.71, 39,148.28 and 25,428.14 is: 37,895.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,268.71 : 39,148.28 = 25,428.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,268.71/39,148.28 = 25,428.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,268.71x = 39,148.28 × 25,428.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,268.71x = 995,467,621.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,467,621.72/26,268.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,895.56

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