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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,340.42, 36,275.94 and 26,258.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,340.42, 36,275.94 and 26,258.34 is: 36,162.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,340.42 : 36,275.94 = 26,258.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,340.42/36,275.94 = 26,258.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,340.42x = 36,275.94 × 26,258.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,340.42x = 952,545,966.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,545,966.34/26,340.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,162.90

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