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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,489.71, 36,511.89 and 25,788.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,489.71, 36,511.89 and 25,788.56 is: 35,545.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,489.71 : 36,511.89 = 25,788.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,489.71/36,511.89 = 25,788.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,489.71x = 36,511.89 × 25,788.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,489.71x = 941,589,065.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,589,065.98/26,489.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,545.47

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