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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,211.72, 36,153.60 and 25,343.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,211.72, 36,153.60 and 25,343.82 is: 34,956.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,211.72 : 36,153.60 = 25,343.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,211.72/36,153.60 = 25,343.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,211.72x = 36,153.60 × 25,343.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,211.72x = 916,270,330.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,270,330.75/26,211.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,956.51

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