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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,183.65, 37,494.47 and 26,269.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,183.65, 37,494.47 and 26,269.23 is: 36,233.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,183.65 : 37,494.47 = 26,269.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,183.65/37,494.47 = 26,269.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,183.65x = 37,494.47 × 26,269.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,183.65x = 984,950,724.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,950,724.81/27,183.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,233.21

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