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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,325.66, 37,436.29 and 26,301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,325.66, 37,436.29 and 26,301.80 is: 36,033.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,325.66 : 37,436.29 = 26,301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,325.66/37,436.29 = 26,301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,325.66x = 37,436.29 × 26,301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,325.66x = 984,641,812.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,641,812.32/27,325.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,033.60

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