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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,267.84, 37,803.24 and 26,306.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,267.84, 37,803.24 and 26,306.64 is: 36,470.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,267.84 : 37,803.24 = 26,306.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,267.84/37,803.24 = 26,306.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,267.84x = 37,803.24 × 26,306.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,267.84x = 994,476,225.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,476,225.51/27,267.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,470.66

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