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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,669.25, 38,091.22 and 26,398.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,669.25, 38,091.22 and 26,398.23 is: 36,341.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,669.25 : 38,091.22 = 26,398.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,669.25/38,091.22 = 26,398.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,669.25x = 38,091.22 × 26,398.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,669.25x = 1,005,540,577.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,540,577.70/27,669.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,341.45

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