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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,344.33, 39,544.34 and 25,749.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,344.33, 39,544.34 and 25,749.39 is: 38,651.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,344.33 : 39,544.34 = 25,749.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,344.33/39,544.34 = 25,749.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,344.33x = 39,544.34 × 25,749.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,344.33x = 1,018,242,603.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,242,603.07/26,344.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,651.31

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