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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,486.55, 36,507.54 and 25,785.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,486.55, 36,507.54 and 25,785.36 is: 35,541.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,486.55 : 36,507.54 = 25,785.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,486.55/36,507.54 = 25,785.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,486.55x = 36,507.54 × 25,785.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,486.55x = 941,360,061.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,360,061.61/26,486.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,541.06

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