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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,686, 39,785.75 and 26,004.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,686, 39,785.75 and 26,004.38 is: 38,769.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,686 : 39,785.75 = 26,004.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,686/39,785.75 = 26,004.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,686x = 39,785.75 × 26,004.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,686x = 1,034,603,761.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,603,761.59/26,686
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,769.53

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