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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,712.05, 37,031.22 and 25,290.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,712.05, 37,031.22 and 25,290.05 is: 35,059.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,712.05 : 37,031.22 = 25,290.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,712.05/37,031.22 = 25,290.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,712.05x = 37,031.22 × 25,290.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,712.05x = 936,521,220.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,521,220.20/26,712.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,059.88

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