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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.64, 36,036.36 and 25,823.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.64, 36,036.36 and 25,823.76 is: 35,585.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.64 : 36,036.36 = 25,823.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.64/36,036.36 = 25,823.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.64x = 36,036.36 × 25,823.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.64x = 930,594,311.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,594,311.91/26,150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,585.91

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