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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,225, 37,453.86 and 26,058.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,225, 37,453.86 and 26,058.60 is: 35,849.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,225 : 37,453.86 = 26,058.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,225/37,453.86 = 26,058.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,225x = 37,453.86 × 26,058.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,225x = 975,995,156.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,995,156.20/27,225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,849.23

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