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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,296.62, 39,257.58 and 25,373.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,296.62, 39,257.58 and 25,373.94 is: 37,880.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,296.62 : 39,257.58 = 25,373.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,296.62/39,257.58 = 25,373.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,296.62x = 39,257.58 × 25,373.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,296.62x = 996,119,479.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,119,479.47/26,296.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,880.13

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