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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,540.02, 36,546.23 and 25,950.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,540.02, 36,546.23 and 25,950.70 is: 35,734.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,540.02 : 36,546.23 = 25,950.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,540.02/36,546.23 = 25,950.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,540.02x = 36,546.23 × 25,950.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,540.02x = 948,400,250.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,400,250.86/26,540.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,734.72

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