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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,370.84, 39,289.96 and 25,116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,370.84, 39,289.96 and 25,116.96 is: 37,421.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,370.84 : 39,289.96 = 25,116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,370.84/39,289.96 = 25,116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,370.84x = 39,289.96 × 25,116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,370.84x = 986,844,353.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,844,353.72/26,370.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,421.80

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