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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,230.08, 37,549.76 and 25,642.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,230.08, 37,549.76 and 25,642.64 is: 35,360.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,230.08 : 37,549.76 = 25,642.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,230.08/37,549.76 = 25,642.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,230.08x = 37,549.76 × 25,642.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,230.08x = 962,874,977.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,874,977.77/27,230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,360.71

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