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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,451.70, 36,457.88 and 25,206.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,451.70, 36,457.88 and 25,206.02 is: 34,740.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,451.70 : 36,457.88 = 25,206.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,451.70/36,457.88 = 25,206.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,451.70x = 36,457.88 × 25,206.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,451.70x = 918,958,052.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,958,052.44/26,451.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,740.98

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