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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,479.88, 37,947.60 and 26,006.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,479.88, 37,947.60 and 26,006.76 is: 35,913.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,479.88 : 37,947.60 = 26,006.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,479.88/37,947.60 = 26,006.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,479.88x = 37,947.60 × 26,006.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,479.88x = 986,894,125.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,894,125.78/27,479.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,913.33

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