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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,669.86, 36,972.92 and 25,247.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,669.86, 36,972.92 and 25,247.79 is: 35,001.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,669.86 : 36,972.92 = 25,247.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,669.86/36,972.92 = 25,247.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,669.86x = 36,972.92 × 25,247.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,669.86x = 933,484,582.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,484,582.97/26,669.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,001.48

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