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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,261.54, 37,688.02 and 27,012.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,261.54, 37,688.02 and 27,012.06 is: 37,343.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,261.54 : 37,688.02 = 27,012.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,261.54/37,688.02 = 27,012.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,261.54x = 37,688.02 × 27,012.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,261.54x = 1,018,030,989.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,030,989.99/27,261.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,343.12

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