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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,044.31, 37,512.09 and 26,325.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,044.31, 37,512.09 and 26,325.03 is: 36,514.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,044.31 : 37,512.09 = 26,325.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,044.31/37,512.09 = 26,325.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,044.31x = 37,512.09 × 26,325.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,044.31x = 987,506,894.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,506,894.61/27,044.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,514.41

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