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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,644.20, 39,966.30 and 25,506.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,644.20, 39,966.30 and 25,506.60 is: 38,259.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,644.20 : 39,966.30 = 25,506.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,644.20/39,966.30 = 25,506.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,644.20x = 39,966.30 × 25,506.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,644.20x = 1,019,404,427.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,404,427.58/26,644.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,259.90

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