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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,784.37, 39,825.98 and 25,663.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,784.37, 39,825.98 and 25,663.28 is: 38,159.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,784.37 : 39,825.98 = 25,663.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,784.37/39,825.98 = 25,663.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,784.37x = 39,825.98 × 25,663.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,784.37x = 1,022,065,268.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,065,268.83/26,784.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,159.02

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