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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,038.06, 37,041.52 and 26,027.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,038.06, 37,041.52 and 26,027.28 is: 35,656.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,038.06 : 37,041.52 = 26,027.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,038.06/37,041.52 = 26,027.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,038.06x = 37,041.52 × 26,027.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,038.06x = 964,090,012.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,090,012.67/27,038.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,656.77

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