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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,164.48, 36,001.60 and 25,542.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,164.48, 36,001.60 and 25,542.40 is: 35,145.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,164.48 : 36,001.60 = 25,542.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,164.48/36,001.60 = 25,542.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,164.48x = 36,001.60 × 25,542.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,164.48x = 919,567,267.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,567,267.84/26,164.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,145.64

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