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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,629.97, 36,904.71 and 26,254.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,629.97, 36,904.71 and 26,254.13 is: 36,383.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,629.97 : 36,904.71 = 26,254.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,629.97/36,904.71 = 26,254.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,629.97x = 36,904.71 × 26,254.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,629.97x = 968,900,869.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,900,869.43/26,629.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,383.86

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