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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,770.55, 36,947.71 and 25,589.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,770.55, 36,947.71 and 25,589.39 is: 35,317.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,770.55 : 36,947.71 = 25,589.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,770.55/36,947.71 = 25,589.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,770.55x = 36,947.71 × 25,589.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,770.55x = 945,469,485.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,469,485.15/26,770.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,317.52

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