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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,708.56, 37,026.38 and 25,286.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,708.56, 37,026.38 and 25,286.54 is: 35,055.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,708.56 : 37,026.38 = 25,286.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,708.56/37,026.38 = 25,286.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,708.56x = 37,026.38 × 25,286.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,708.56x = 936,269,038.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,269,038.93/26,708.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,055.02

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