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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,185.65, 37,497.22 and 26,271.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,185.65, 37,497.22 and 26,271.23 is: 36,235.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,185.65 : 37,497.22 = 26,271.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,185.65/37,497.22 = 26,271.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,185.65x = 37,497.22 × 26,271.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,185.65x = 985,098,090.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,098,090.98/27,185.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,235.96

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