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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,316.89, 39,136.86 and 25,486.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,316.89, 39,136.86 and 25,486.30 is: 37,901.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,316.89 : 39,136.86 = 25,486.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,316.89/39,136.86 = 25,486.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,316.89x = 39,136.86 × 25,486.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,316.89x = 997,453,657.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,453,657.18/26,316.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,901.66

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