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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,157.73, 37,262.51 and 26,691.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,157.73, 37,262.51 and 26,691.81 is: 36,623.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,157.73 : 37,262.51 = 26,691.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,157.73/37,262.51 = 26,691.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,157.73x = 37,262.51 × 26,691.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,157.73x = 994,603,837.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,603,837.04/27,157.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,623.23

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