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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,272.08, 39,142.61 and 25,018.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,272.08, 39,142.61 and 25,018.20 is: 37,274.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,272.08 : 39,142.61 = 25,018.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,272.08/39,142.61 = 25,018.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,272.08x = 39,142.61 × 25,018.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,272.08x = 979,277,614.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,277,614.23/26,272.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,274.46

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