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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,803.52, 37,158.27 and 25,381.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,803.52, 37,158.27 and 25,381.58 is: 35,187.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,803.52 : 37,158.27 = 25,381.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,803.52/37,158.27 = 25,381.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,803.52x = 37,158.27 × 25,381.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,803.52x = 943,135,416.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,135,416.88/26,803.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,187.01

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