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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,811.36, 37,045.71 and 25,865.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,811.36, 37,045.71 and 25,865.28 is: 35,738.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,811.36 : 37,045.71 = 25,865.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,811.36/37,045.71 = 25,865.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,811.36x = 37,045.71 × 25,865.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,811.36x = 958,197,661.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,197,661.95/26,811.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,738.50

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