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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,549.20, 36,524.55 and 25,811.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,549.20, 36,524.55 and 25,811.02 is: 35,509.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,549.20 : 36,524.55 = 25,811.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,549.20/36,524.55 = 25,811.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,549.20x = 36,524.55 × 25,811.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,549.20x = 942,735,890.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,735,890.54/26,549.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,509.01

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