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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,414.72, 39,346.83 and 25,012.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,414.72, 39,346.83 and 25,012.28 is: 37,257.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,414.72 : 39,346.83 = 25,012.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,414.72/39,346.83 = 25,012.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,414.72x = 39,346.83 × 25,012.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,414.72x = 984,153,929.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,153,929.07/26,414.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,257.78

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