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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,735.03, 38,317.77 and 26,369.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,735.03, 38,317.77 and 26,369.51 is: 36,431.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,735.03 : 38,317.77 = 26,369.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,735.03/38,317.77 = 26,369.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,735.03x = 38,317.77 × 26,369.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,735.03x = 1,010,420,627.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,420,627.60/27,735.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,431.21

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