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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,264.70, 36,239.67 and 25,364.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,264.70, 36,239.67 and 25,364.52 is: 34,997.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,264.70 : 36,239.67 = 25,364.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,264.70/36,239.67 = 25,364.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,264.70x = 36,239.67 × 25,364.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,264.70x = 919,201,834.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,201,834.51/26,264.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,997.61

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