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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,246.84, 40,848.54 and 25,059.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,246.84, 40,848.54 and 25,059.96 is: 37,569.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,246.84 : 40,848.54 = 25,059.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,246.84/40,848.54 = 25,059.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,246.84x = 40,848.54 × 25,059.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,246.84x = 1,023,662,778.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,662,778.46/27,246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,569.96

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