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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,322.67, 37,432.18 and 26,298.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,322.67, 37,432.18 and 26,298.79 is: 36,029.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,322.67 : 37,432.18 = 26,298.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,322.67/37,432.18 = 26,298.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,322.67x = 37,432.18 × 26,298.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,322.67x = 984,421,042.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,421,042.98/27,322.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,029.46

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