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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,644.40, 38,157.66 and 26,233.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,644.40, 38,157.66 and 26,233.92 is: 36,210.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,644.40 : 38,157.66 = 26,233.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,644.40/38,157.66 = 26,233.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,644.40x = 38,157.66 × 26,233.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,644.40x = 1,001,024,999.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,024,999.83/27,644.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,210.77

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