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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,258.16, 40,767.96 and 25,265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,258.16, 40,767.96 and 25,265.56 is: 37,787.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,258.16 : 40,767.96 = 25,265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,258.16/40,767.96 = 25,265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,258.16x = 40,767.96 × 25,265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,258.16x = 1,030,025,339.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,025,339.46/27,258.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,787.78

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