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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,560.20, 36,539.46 and 25,822.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,560.20, 36,539.46 and 25,822.29 is: 35,524.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,560.20 : 36,539.46 = 25,822.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,560.20/36,539.46 = 25,822.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,560.20x = 36,539.46 × 25,822.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,560.20x = 943,532,532.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,532,532.56/26,560.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,524.30

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