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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,019.80, 40,529.70 and 25,270.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,019.80, 40,529.70 and 25,270.20 is: 37,905.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,019.80 : 40,529.70 = 25,270.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,019.80/40,529.70 = 25,270.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,019.80x = 40,529.70 × 25,270.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,019.80x = 1,024,193,624.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,193,624.94/27,019.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,905.30

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