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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,168.63, 36,038.93 and 26,086.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,168.63, 36,038.93 and 26,086.61 is: 35,925.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,168.63 : 36,038.93 = 26,086.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,168.63/36,038.93 = 26,086.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,168.63x = 36,038.93 × 26,086.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,168.63x = 940,133,201.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,133,201.10/26,168.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,925.97

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