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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,615.77, 39,855.47 and 25,827.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,615.77, 39,855.47 and 25,827.44 is: 38,674.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,615.77 : 39,855.47 = 25,827.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,615.77/39,855.47 = 25,827.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,615.77x = 39,855.47 × 25,827.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,615.77x = 1,029,364,625.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,364,625.39/26,615.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,674.99

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