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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,050.58, 37,287.81 and 26,525.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,050.58, 37,287.81 and 26,525.70 is: 36,564.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,050.58 : 37,287.81 = 26,525.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,050.58/37,287.81 = 26,525.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,050.58x = 37,287.81 × 26,525.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,050.58x = 989,085,261.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,085,261.72/27,050.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,564.29

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