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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,337.42, 36,271.80 and 26,255.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,337.42, 36,271.80 and 26,255.34 is: 36,158.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,337.42 : 36,271.80 = 26,255.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,337.42/36,271.80 = 26,255.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,337.42x = 36,271.80 × 26,255.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,337.42x = 952,328,441.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,328,441.41/26,337.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,158.76

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