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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,157.48, 37,262.17 and 26,691.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,157.48, 37,262.17 and 26,691.56 is: 36,622.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,157.48 : 37,262.17 = 26,691.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,157.48/37,262.17 = 26,691.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,157.48x = 37,262.17 × 26,691.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,157.48x = 994,585,513.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,585,513.01/27,157.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,622.89

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