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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,712.32, 37,031.57 and 25,290.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,712.32, 37,031.57 and 25,290.32 is: 35,060.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,712.32 : 37,031.57 = 25,290.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,712.32/37,031.57 = 25,290.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,712.32x = 37,031.57 × 25,290.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,712.32x = 936,540,133.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,540,133.47/26,712.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,060.24

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