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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,191.73, 35,908.94 and 25,717.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,191.73, 35,908.94 and 25,717.88 is: 35,259.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,191.73 : 35,908.94 = 25,717.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,191.73/35,908.94 = 25,717.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,191.73x = 35,908.94 × 25,717.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,191.73x = 923,501,963.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,501,963.91/26,191.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,259.29

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