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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,834.64, 37,048.50 and 25,161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,834.64, 37,048.50 and 25,161 is: 34,737.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,834.64 : 37,048.50 = 25,161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,834.64/37,048.50 = 25,161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,834.64x = 37,048.50 × 25,161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,834.64x = 932,177,308.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,177,308.50/26,834.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,737.84

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