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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,225.64, 40,867.08 and 24,125.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,225.64, 40,867.08 and 24,125.50 is: 36,213.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,225.64 : 40,867.08 = 24,125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,225.64/40,867.08 = 24,125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,225.64x = 40,867.08 × 24,125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,225.64x = 985,938,738.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,938,738.54/27,225.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,213.61

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