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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,637, 39,955.52 and 25,013.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,637, 39,955.52 and 25,013.14 is: 37,519.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,637 : 39,955.52 = 25,013.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,637/39,955.52 = 25,013.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,637x = 39,955.52 × 25,013.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,637x = 999,413,015.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,413,015.53/26,637
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,519.73

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