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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,218.84, 36,146.62 and 25,403.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,218.84, 36,146.62 and 25,403.48 is: 35,022.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,218.84 : 36,146.62 = 25,403.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,218.84/36,146.62 = 25,403.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,218.84x = 36,146.62 × 25,403.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,218.84x = 918,249,938.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,249,938.24/26,218.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,022.52

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