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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,078.90, 36,238.46 and 25,807.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,078.90, 36,238.46 and 25,807.95 is: 35,861.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,078.90 : 36,238.46 = 25,807.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,078.90/36,238.46 = 25,807.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,078.90x = 36,238.46 × 25,807.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,078.90x = 935,240,234.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,240,234.72/26,078.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,861.96

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