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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,929.94, 37,082.15 and 25,351.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,929.94, 37,082.15 and 25,351.85 is: 34,909.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,929.94 : 37,082.15 = 25,351.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,929.94/37,082.15 = 25,351.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,929.94x = 37,082.15 × 25,351.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,929.94x = 940,101,308.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,101,308.10/26,929.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,909.16

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