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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,095.56, 35,962.16 and 25,615.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,095.56, 35,962.16 and 25,615.73 is: 35,300.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,095.56 : 35,962.16 = 25,615.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,095.56/35,962.16 = 25,615.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,095.56x = 35,962.16 × 25,615.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,095.56x = 921,196,672.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,196,672.89/26,095.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,300.90

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