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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,232.08, 37,552.52 and 25,644.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,232.08, 37,552.52 and 25,644.64 is: 35,363.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,232.08 : 37,552.52 = 25,644.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,232.08/37,552.52 = 25,644.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,232.08x = 37,552.52 × 25,644.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,232.08x = 963,020,856.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,020,856.49/27,232.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,363.47

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