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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,605.42, 36,449.24 and 25,608.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,605.42, 36,449.24 and 25,608.31 is: 35,083.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,605.42 : 36,449.24 = 25,608.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,605.42/36,449.24 = 25,608.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,605.42x = 36,449.24 × 25,608.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,605.42x = 933,403,437.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,403,437.18/26,605.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,083.21

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