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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,772.74, 36,950.73 and 25,591.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,772.74, 36,950.73 and 25,591.58 is: 35,320.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,772.74 : 36,950.73 = 25,591.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,772.74/36,950.73 = 25,591.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,772.74x = 36,950.73 × 25,591.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,772.74x = 945,627,562.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,627,562.85/26,772.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,320.54

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