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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,730.53, 38,311.56 and 26,365.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,730.53, 38,311.56 and 26,365.02 is: 36,425.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,730.53 : 38,311.56 = 26,365.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,730.53/38,311.56 = 26,365.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,730.53x = 38,311.56 × 26,365.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,730.53x = 1,010,085,045.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,085,045.63/27,730.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,425.02

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