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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,771.74, 36,949.35 and 25,590.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,771.74, 36,949.35 and 25,590.58 is: 35,319.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,771.74 : 36,949.35 = 25,590.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,771.74/36,949.35 = 25,590.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,771.74x = 36,949.35 × 25,590.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,771.74x = 945,555,297.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,555,297.12/26,771.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,319.16

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