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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,961.84, 37,233 and 25,489.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,961.84, 37,233 and 25,489.26 is: 35,199.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,961.84 : 37,233 = 25,489.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,961.84/37,233 = 25,489.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,961.84x = 37,233 × 25,489.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,961.84x = 949,041,617.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,041,617.58/26,961.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,199.44

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