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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,041.60, 37,342.95 and 25,569.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,041.60, 37,342.95 and 25,569.02 is: 35,309.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,041.60 : 37,342.95 = 25,569.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,041.60/37,342.95 = 25,569.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,041.60x = 37,342.95 × 25,569.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,041.60x = 954,822,635.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,822,635.41/27,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,309.40

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