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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,321.35, 37,708.29 and 26,074.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,321.35, 37,708.29 and 26,074.76 is: 35,987.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,321.35 : 37,708.29 = 26,074.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,321.35/37,708.29 = 26,074.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,321.35x = 37,708.29 × 26,074.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,321.35x = 983,234,423.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,234,423.22/27,321.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,987.78

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