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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,963.76, 36,940.52 and 25,953.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,963.76, 36,940.52 and 25,953.69 is: 35,556.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,963.76 : 36,940.52 = 25,953.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,963.76/36,940.52 = 25,953.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,963.76x = 36,940.52 × 25,953.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,963.76x = 958,742,804.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,742,804.52/26,963.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,556.72

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