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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,644.38, 36,773.73 and 25,463.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,644.38, 36,773.73 and 25,463.40 is: 35,143.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,644.38 : 36,773.73 = 25,463.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,644.38/36,773.73 = 25,463.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,644.38x = 36,773.73 × 25,463.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,644.38x = 936,384,196.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,384,196.48/26,644.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,143.78

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