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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,194.46, 37,509.28 and 26,280.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,194.46, 37,509.28 and 26,280.01 is: 36,247.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,194.46 : 37,509.28 = 26,280.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,194.46/37,509.28 = 26,280.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,194.46x = 37,509.28 × 26,280.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,194.46x = 985,744,253.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,744,253.49/27,194.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,247.98

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