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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,759.53, 38,312.99 and 26,836.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,759.53, 38,312.99 and 26,836.87 is: 37,039.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,759.53 : 38,312.99 = 26,836.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,759.53/38,312.99 = 26,836.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,759.53x = 38,312.99 × 26,836.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,759.53x = 1,028,200,731.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,200,731.94/27,759.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,039.56

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