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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,905.76, 37,074.48 and 26,542.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,905.76, 37,074.48 and 26,542.88 is: 36,574.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,905.76 : 37,074.48 = 26,542.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,905.76/37,074.48 = 26,542.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,905.76x = 37,074.48 × 26,542.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,905.76x = 984,063,473.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,063,473.70/26,905.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,574.45

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