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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,168.84, 37,666.62 and 26,206.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,168.84, 37,666.62 and 26,206.56 is: 36,332.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,168.84 : 37,666.62 = 26,206.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,168.84/37,666.62 = 26,206.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,168.84x = 37,666.62 × 26,206.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,168.84x = 987,112,537.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,112,537.03/27,168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,332.52

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