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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,596.65, 36,727.11 and 25,336.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,596.65, 36,727.11 and 25,336.29 is: 34,986.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,596.65 : 36,727.11 = 25,336.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,596.65/36,727.11 = 25,336.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,596.65x = 36,727.11 × 25,336.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,596.65x = 930,528,709.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,528,709.82/26,596.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,986.69

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