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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,227.98, 37,526.79 and 26,469.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,227.98, 37,526.79 and 26,469.82 is: 36,481.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,227.98 : 37,526.79 = 26,469.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,227.98/37,526.79 = 26,469.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,227.98x = 37,526.79 × 26,469.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,227.98x = 993,327,376.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,327,376.48/27,227.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,481.86

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