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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,027.51, 37,323.63 and 25,554.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,027.51, 37,323.63 and 25,554.93 is: 35,290.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,027.51 : 37,323.63 = 25,554.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,027.51/37,323.63 = 25,554.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,027.51x = 37,323.63 × 25,554.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,027.51x = 953,802,752.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,802,752.00/27,027.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,290.07

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