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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,597.65, 36,728.49 and 25,337.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,597.65, 36,728.49 and 25,337.29 is: 34,988.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,597.65 : 36,728.49 = 25,337.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,597.65/36,728.49 = 25,337.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,597.65x = 36,728.49 × 25,337.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,597.65x = 930,600,402.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,600,402.39/26,597.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,988.07

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