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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,589.66, 36,427.68 and 25,592.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,589.66, 36,427.68 and 25,592.55 is: 35,061.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,589.66 : 36,427.68 = 25,592.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,589.66/36,427.68 = 25,592.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,589.66x = 36,427.68 × 25,592.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,589.66x = 932,277,221.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,277,221.78/26,589.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,061.65

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