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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,231.08, 37,551.14 and 25,643.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,231.08, 37,551.14 and 25,643.64 is: 35,362.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,231.08 : 37,551.14 = 25,643.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,231.08/37,551.14 = 25,643.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,231.08x = 37,551.14 × 25,643.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,231.08x = 962,947,915.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,947,915.75/27,231.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,362.09

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