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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,921.88, 36,996.36 and 25,687.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,921.88, 36,996.36 and 25,687.08 is: 35,299.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,921.88 : 36,996.36 = 25,687.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,921.88/36,996.36 = 25,687.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,921.88x = 36,996.36 × 25,687.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,921.88x = 950,328,459.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,328,459.03/26,921.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,299.48

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