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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,043.89, 37,346.13 and 25,571.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,043.89, 37,346.13 and 25,571.31 is: 35,312.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,043.89 : 37,346.13 = 25,571.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,043.89/37,346.13 = 25,571.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,043.89x = 37,346.13 × 25,571.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,043.89x = 954,989,467.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,989,467.53/27,043.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,312.58

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