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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,174.30, 37,481.56 and 26,259.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,174.30, 37,481.56 and 26,259.86 is: 36,220.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,174.30 : 37,481.56 = 26,259.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,174.30/37,481.56 = 26,259.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,174.30x = 37,481.56 × 26,259.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,174.30x = 984,260,518.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,260,518.18/27,174.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,220.27

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