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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,588.66, 36,426.31 and 25,591.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,588.66, 36,426.31 and 25,591.55 is: 35,060.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,588.66 : 36,426.31 = 25,591.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,588.66/36,426.31 = 25,591.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,588.66x = 36,426.31 × 25,591.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,588.66x = 932,205,487.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,205,487.57/26,588.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,060.27

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