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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,952.39, 36,924.91 and 25,942.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,952.39, 36,924.91 and 25,942.31 is: 35,541.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,952.39 : 36,924.91 = 25,942.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,952.39/36,924.91 = 25,942.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,952.39x = 36,924.91 × 25,942.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,952.39x = 957,917,461.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,917,461.94/26,952.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,541.10

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