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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,148.64, 36,033.60 and 25,821.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,148.64, 36,033.60 and 25,821.76 is: 35,583.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,148.64 : 36,033.60 = 25,821.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,148.64/36,033.60 = 25,821.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,148.64x = 36,033.60 × 25,821.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,148.64x = 930,450,971.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,450,971.14/26,148.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,583.15

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