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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,306.72, 37,688.09 and 26,060.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,306.72, 37,688.09 and 26,060.13 is: 35,967.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,306.72 : 37,688.09 = 26,060.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,306.72/37,688.09 = 26,060.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,306.72x = 37,688.09 × 26,060.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,306.72x = 982,156,394.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,156,394.55/27,306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,967.57

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