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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,624.58, 36,628.70 and 25,886.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,624.58, 36,628.70 and 25,886.46 is: 35,613.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,624.58 : 36,628.70 = 25,886.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,624.58/36,628.70 = 25,886.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,624.58x = 36,628.70 × 25,886.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,624.58x = 948,187,377.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,187,377.40/26,624.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,613.23

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