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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,268.84, 37,804.63 and 26,307.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,268.84, 37,804.63 and 26,307.64 is: 36,472.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,268.84 : 37,804.63 = 26,307.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,268.84/37,804.63 = 26,307.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,268.84x = 37,804.63 × 26,307.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,268.84x = 994,550,596.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,550,596.37/27,268.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,472.05

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