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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,295.62, 39,256.09 and 25,372.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,295.62, 39,256.09 and 25,372.94 is: 37,878.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,295.62 : 39,256.09 = 25,372.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,295.62/39,256.09 = 25,372.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,295.62x = 39,256.09 × 25,372.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,295.62x = 996,042,156.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,042,156.49/26,295.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,878.64

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