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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,449.92, 36,740.16 and 26,026.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,449.92, 36,740.16 and 26,026.56 is: 36,152.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,449.92 : 36,740.16 = 26,026.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,449.92/36,740.16 = 26,026.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,449.92x = 36,740.16 × 26,026.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,449.92x = 956,219,978.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,219,978.65/26,449.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,152.09

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