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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,111.38, 36,104.58 and 25,689.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,111.38, 36,104.58 and 25,689.34 is: 35,521.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,111.38 : 36,104.58 = 25,689.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,111.38/36,104.58 = 25,689.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,111.38x = 36,104.58 × 25,689.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,111.38x = 927,502,831.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,502,831.18/26,111.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,521.02

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