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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,392.34, 41,186.32 and 25,227.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,392.34, 41,186.32 and 25,227.21 is: 37,930.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,392.34 : 41,186.32 = 25,227.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,392.34/41,186.32 = 25,227.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,392.34x = 41,186.32 × 25,227.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,392.34x = 1,039,015,943.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,015,943.77/27,392.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,930.89

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