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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,261.43, 37,687.86 and 27,011.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,261.43, 37,687.86 and 27,011.95 is: 37,342.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,261.43 : 37,687.86 = 27,011.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,261.43/37,687.86 = 27,011.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,261.43x = 37,687.86 × 27,011.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,261.43x = 1,018,022,589.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,022,589.93/27,261.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,342.96

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