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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,586.07, 38,107.21 and 26,561.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,586.07, 38,107.21 and 26,561.94 is: 36,692.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,586.07 : 38,107.21 = 26,561.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,586.07/38,107.21 = 26,561.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,586.07x = 38,107.21 × 26,561.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,586.07x = 1,012,201,555.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,201,555.14/27,586.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,692.48

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