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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,212.72, 36,154.98 and 25,344.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,212.72, 36,154.98 and 25,344.82 is: 34,957.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,212.72 : 36,154.98 = 25,344.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,212.72/36,154.98 = 25,344.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,212.72x = 36,154.98 × 25,344.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,212.72x = 916,341,460.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,341,460.20/26,212.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,957.89

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