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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,389.36, 39,406.46 and 26,097.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,389.36, 39,406.46 and 26,097.76 is: 38,971.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,389.36 : 39,406.46 = 26,097.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,389.36/39,406.46 = 26,097.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,389.36x = 39,406.46 × 26,097.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,389.36x = 1,028,420,335.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,420,335.53/26,389.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,971.02

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