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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,407.58, 39,336.23 and 25,005.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,407.58, 39,336.23 and 25,005.15 is: 37,247.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,407.58 : 39,336.23 = 25,005.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,407.58/39,336.23 = 25,005.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,407.58x = 39,336.23 × 25,005.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,407.58x = 983,608,394.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,608,394.10/26,407.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,247.21

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