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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,668.72, 37,989.92 and 26,947.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,668.72, 37,989.92 and 26,947.04 is: 36,999.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,668.72 : 37,989.92 = 26,947.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,668.72/37,989.92 = 26,947.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,668.72x = 37,989.92 × 26,947.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,668.72x = 1,023,715,893.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,715,893.84/27,668.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,999.03

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