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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,687.71, 40,031.52 and 25,063.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,687.71, 40,031.52 and 25,063.86 is: 37,595.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,687.71 : 40,031.52 = 25,063.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,687.71/40,031.52 = 25,063.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,687.71x = 40,031.52 × 25,063.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,687.71x = 1,003,344,469.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,344,469.00/26,687.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,595.75

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