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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,562.99, 36,577.80 and 25,973.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,562.99, 36,577.80 and 25,973.61 is: 35,766.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,562.99 : 36,577.80 = 25,973.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,562.99/36,577.80 = 25,973.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,562.99x = 36,577.80 × 25,973.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,562.99x = 950,057,511.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,057,511.86/26,562.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,766.21

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