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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,376.48, 36,586.08 and 25,431.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,376.48, 36,586.08 and 25,431.12 is: 35,274.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,376.48 : 36,586.08 = 25,431.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,376.48/36,586.08 = 25,431.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,376.48x = 36,586.08 × 25,431.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,376.48x = 930,424,990.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,424,990.81/26,376.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,274.80

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