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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,042.39, 37,344.06 and 25,569.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,042.39, 37,344.06 and 25,569.81 is: 35,310.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,042.39 : 37,344.06 = 25,569.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,042.39/37,344.06 = 25,569.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,042.39x = 37,344.06 × 25,569.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,042.39x = 954,880,518.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,880,518.83/27,042.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,310.51

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