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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,156.73, 37,261.14 and 26,690.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,156.73, 37,261.14 and 26,690.81 is: 36,621.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,156.73 : 37,261.14 = 26,690.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,156.73/37,261.14 = 26,690.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,156.73x = 37,261.14 × 26,690.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,156.73x = 994,530,074.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,530,074.85/27,156.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,621.86

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