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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,219.57, 36,368.39 and 25,273.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,219.57, 36,368.39 and 25,273.90 is: 35,056.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,219.57 : 36,368.39 = 25,273.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,219.57/36,368.39 = 25,273.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,219.57x = 36,368.39 × 25,273.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,219.57x = 919,171,058.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,171,058.38/26,219.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,056.67

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