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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,288.62, 36,273.76 and 24,958.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,288.62, 36,273.76 and 24,958.63 is: 34,438.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,288.62 : 36,273.76 = 24,958.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,288.62/36,273.76 = 24,958.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,288.62x = 36,273.76 × 24,958.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,288.62x = 905,343,337.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,343,337.49/26,288.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,438.61

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