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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,935.67, 37,091.00 and 26,338.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,935.67, 37,091.00 and 26,338.25 is: 36,268.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,935.67 : 37,091.00 = 26,338.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,935.67/37,091.00 = 26,338.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,935.67x = 37,091.00 × 26,338.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,935.67x = 976,911,713.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,911,713.60/26,935.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,268.33

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