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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,915.76, 37,088.28 and 26,552.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,915.76, 37,088.28 and 26,552.88 is: 36,588.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,915.76 : 37,088.28 = 26,552.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,915.76/37,088.28 = 26,552.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,915.76x = 37,088.28 × 26,552.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,915.76x = 984,800,648.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,800,648.25/26,915.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,588.25

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