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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,193.46, 37,507.91 and 26,279.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,193.46, 37,507.91 and 26,279.01 is: 36,246.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,193.46 : 37,507.91 = 26,279.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,193.46/37,507.91 = 26,279.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,193.46x = 37,507.91 × 26,279.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,193.46x = 985,670,610.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,670,610.57/27,193.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,246.61

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