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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,278.02, 36,515.61 and 26,008.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,278.02, 36,515.61 and 26,008.29 is: 36,140.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,278.02 : 36,515.61 = 26,008.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,278.02/36,515.61 = 26,008.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,278.02x = 36,515.61 × 26,008.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,278.02x = 949,708,574.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,708,574.41/26,278.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,140.80

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