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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,055.58, 37,294.70 and 26,530.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,055.58, 37,294.70 and 26,530.70 is: 36,571.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,055.58 : 37,294.70 = 26,530.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,055.58/37,294.70 = 26,530.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,055.58x = 37,294.70 × 26,530.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,055.58x = 989,454,497.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,454,497.29/27,055.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,571.18

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