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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,214.56, 37,566.72 and 26,465.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,214.56, 37,566.72 and 26,465.58 is: 36,532.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,214.56 : 37,566.72 = 26,465.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,214.56/37,566.72 = 26,465.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,214.56x = 37,566.72 × 26,465.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,214.56x = 994,225,033.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,225,033.50/27,214.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,532.84

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