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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,034.26, 37,332.95 and 25,561.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,034.26, 37,332.95 and 25,561.68 is: 35,299.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,034.26 : 37,332.95 = 25,561.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,034.26/37,332.95 = 25,561.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,034.26x = 37,332.95 × 25,561.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,034.26x = 954,292,793.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,292,793.55/27,034.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,299.39

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