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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,625.64, 39,870.15 and 25,837.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,625.64, 39,870.15 and 25,837.33 is: 38,689.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,625.64 : 39,870.15 = 25,837.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,625.64/39,870.15 = 25,837.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,625.64x = 39,870.15 × 25,837.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,625.64x = 1,030,138,222.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,138,222.70/26,625.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,689.71

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