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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,001.91, 36,992.82 and 25,992.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,001.91, 36,992.82 and 25,992.02 is: 35,609.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,001.91 : 36,992.82 = 25,992.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,001.91/36,992.82 = 25,992.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,001.91x = 36,992.82 × 25,992.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,001.91x = 961,517,932.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,517,932.33/27,001.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,609.26

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