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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,419.29, 41,145.32 and 25,188.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,419.29, 41,145.32 and 25,188.55 is: 37,797.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,419.29 : 41,145.32 = 25,188.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,419.29/41,145.32 = 25,188.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,419.29x = 41,145.32 × 25,188.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,419.29x = 1,036,390,950.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,390,950.09/27,419.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,797.88

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