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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,329.18, 37,441.10 and 26,305.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,329.18, 37,441.10 and 26,305.32 is: 36,038.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,329.18 : 37,441.10 = 26,305.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,329.18/37,441.10 = 26,305.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,329.18x = 37,441.10 × 26,305.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,329.18x = 984,900,116.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,900,116.65/27,329.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,038.41

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