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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,145.68, 37,461.96 and 25,901.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,145.68, 37,461.96 and 25,901.52 is: 35,744.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,145.68 : 37,461.96 = 25,901.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,145.68/37,461.96 = 25,901.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,145.68x = 37,461.96 × 25,901.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,145.68x = 970,321,706.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,321,706.18/27,145.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,744.98

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