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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,897.76, 37,063.44 and 26,534.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,897.76, 37,063.44 and 26,534.88 is: 36,563.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,897.76 : 37,063.44 = 26,534.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,897.76/37,063.44 = 26,534.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,897.76x = 37,063.44 × 26,534.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,897.76x = 983,473,932.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,473,932.79/26,897.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,563.41

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