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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,701.62, 39,826.88 and 25,159.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,701.62, 39,826.88 and 25,159.83 is: 37,527.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,701.62 : 39,826.88 = 25,159.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,701.62/39,826.88 = 25,159.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,701.62x = 39,826.88 × 25,159.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,701.62x = 1,002,037,404.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,037,404.43/26,701.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,527.21

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