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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,417.84, 41,126.76 and 25,277.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,417.84, 41,126.76 and 25,277.82 is: 37,916.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,417.84 : 41,126.76 = 25,277.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,417.84/41,126.76 = 25,277.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,417.84x = 41,126.76 × 25,277.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,417.84x = 1,039,594,836.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,594,836.46/27,417.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,916.73

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