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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,717.74, 37,039.09 and 25,295.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,717.74, 37,039.09 and 25,295.73 is: 35,067.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,717.74 : 37,039.09 = 25,295.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,717.74/37,039.09 = 25,295.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,717.74x = 37,039.09 × 25,295.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,717.74x = 936,930,820.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,930,820.09/26,717.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,067.74

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