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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,223.50, 37,451.79 and 26,057.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,223.50, 37,451.79 and 26,057.10 is: 35,847.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,223.50 : 37,451.79 = 26,057.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,223.50/37,451.79 = 26,057.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,223.50x = 37,451.79 × 26,057.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,223.50x = 975,885,037.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,885,037.21/27,223.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,847.16

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