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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,178.93, 37,449.43 and 25,308.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,178.93, 37,449.43 and 25,308.91 is: 34,872.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,178.93 : 37,449.43 = 25,308.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,178.93/37,449.43 = 25,308.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,178.93x = 37,449.43 × 25,308.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,178.93x = 947,804,253.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,804,253.42/27,178.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,872.76

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