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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,256.14, 37,719.81 and 26,600.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,256.14, 37,719.81 and 26,600.58 is: 36,812.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,256.14 : 37,719.81 = 26,600.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,256.14/37,719.81 = 26,600.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,256.14x = 37,719.81 × 26,600.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,256.14x = 1,003,368,823.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,368,823.49/27,256.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,812.58

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