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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,033.84, 37,332.34 and 25,561.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,033.84, 37,332.34 and 25,561.24 is: 35,298.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,033.84 : 37,332.34 = 25,561.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,033.84/37,332.34 = 25,561.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,033.84x = 37,332.34 × 25,561.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,033.84x = 954,260,902.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,260,902.50/27,033.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,298.76

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