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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,652.34, 36,935.80 and 26,276.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,652.34, 36,935.80 and 26,276.50 is: 36,414.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,652.34 : 36,935.80 = 26,276.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,652.34/36,935.80 = 26,276.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,652.34x = 36,935.80 × 26,276.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,652.34x = 970,543,548.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,543,548.70/26,652.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,414.95

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