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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,217.84, 36,145.24 and 25,402.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,217.84, 36,145.24 and 25,402.48 is: 35,021.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,217.84 : 36,145.24 = 25,402.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,217.84/36,145.24 = 25,402.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,217.84x = 36,145.24 × 25,402.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,217.84x = 918,178,736.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,178,736.20/26,217.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,021.14

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