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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,525.44, 39,544.16 and 25,281.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,525.44, 39,544.16 and 25,281.28 is: 37,689.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,525.44 : 39,544.16 = 25,281.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,525.44/39,544.16 = 25,281.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,525.44x = 39,544.16 × 25,281.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,525.44x = 999,726,981.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,726,981.32/26,525.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,689.36

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