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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,962.76, 36,939.15 and 25,952.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,962.76, 36,939.15 and 25,952.69 is: 35,555.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,962.76 : 36,939.15 = 25,952.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,962.76/36,939.15 = 25,952.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,962.76x = 36,939.15 × 25,952.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,962.76x = 958,670,401.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,670,401.16/26,962.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,555.35

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