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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,183, 37,480.52 and 25,167.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,183, 37,480.52 and 25,167.72 is: 34,701.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,183 : 37,480.52 = 25,167.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,183/37,480.52 = 25,167.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,183x = 37,480.52 × 25,167.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,183x = 943,299,232.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,299,232.81/27,183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,701.81

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