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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,135.91, 36,252.62 and 25,239.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,135.91, 36,252.62 and 25,239.80 is: 35,009.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,135.91 : 36,252.62 = 25,239.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,135.91/36,252.62 = 25,239.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,135.91x = 36,252.62 × 25,239.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,135.91x = 915,008,570.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,008,570.81/26,135.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,009.63

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