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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,083.43, 37,297.62 and 25,395.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,083.43, 37,297.62 and 25,395.78 is: 34,973.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,083.43 : 37,297.62 = 25,395.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,083.43/37,297.62 = 25,395.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,083.43x = 37,297.62 × 25,395.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,083.43x = 947,202,152.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,202,152.04/27,083.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,973.49

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