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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,144.68, 37,460.58 and 25,900.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,144.68, 37,460.58 and 25,900.52 is: 35,743.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,144.68 : 37,460.58 = 25,900.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,144.68/37,460.58 = 25,900.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,144.68x = 37,460.58 × 25,900.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,144.68x = 970,248,501.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,248,501.50/27,144.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,743.60

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