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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,205.69, 36,145.32 and 25,337.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,205.69, 36,145.32 and 25,337.79 is: 34,948.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,205.69 : 36,145.32 = 25,337.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,205.69/36,145.32 = 25,337.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,205.69x = 36,145.32 × 25,337.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,205.69x = 915,842,527.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,842,527.64/26,205.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,948.23

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