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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,205.80, 37,555.59 and 25,503.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,205.80, 37,555.59 and 25,503.44 is: 35,205.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,205.80 : 37,555.59 = 25,503.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,205.80/37,555.59 = 25,503.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,205.80x = 37,555.59 × 25,503.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,205.80x = 957,796,548.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,796,548.45/27,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,205.60

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