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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,630.97, 36,906.10 and 26,255.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,630.97, 36,906.10 and 26,255.13 is: 36,385.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,630.97 : 36,906.10 = 26,255.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,630.97/36,906.10 = 26,255.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,630.97x = 36,906.10 × 26,255.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,630.97x = 968,974,453.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,974,453.29/26,630.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,385.25

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