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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,822.64, 37,031.94 and 25,149

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,822.64, 37,031.94 and 25,149 is: 34,721.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,822.64 : 37,031.94 = 25,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,822.64/37,031.94 = 25,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,822.64x = 37,031.94 × 25,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,822.64x = 931,316,259.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,316,259.06/26,822.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,721.27

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