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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,190.31, 35,906.96 and 25,716.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,190.31, 35,906.96 and 25,716.46 is: 35,257.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,190.31 : 35,906.96 = 25,716.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,190.31/35,906.96 = 25,716.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,190.31x = 35,906.96 × 25,716.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,190.31x = 923,399,900.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,399,900.56/26,190.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,257.31

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