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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,674.92, 36,705.15 and 25,863.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,674.92, 36,705.15 and 25,863.30 is: 35,588.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,674.92 : 36,705.15 = 25,863.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,674.92/36,705.15 = 25,863.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,674.92x = 36,705.15 × 25,863.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,674.92x = 949,316,306.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,316,306.00/26,674.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,588.35

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