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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,333, 36,404.34 and 25,231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,333, 36,404.34 and 25,231.40 is: 34,881.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,333 : 36,404.34 = 25,231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,333/36,404.34 = 25,231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,333x = 36,404.34 × 25,231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,333x = 918,532,464.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,532,464.28/26,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,881.42

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