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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,279.89, 39,164.94 and 25,439.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,279.89, 39,164.94 and 25,439.32 is: 37,912.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,279.89 : 39,164.94 = 25,439.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,279.89/39,164.94 = 25,439.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,279.89x = 39,164.94 × 25,439.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,279.89x = 996,329,441.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,329,441.44/26,279.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,912.24

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