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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,423.74, 37,863.18 and 25,540.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,423.74, 37,863.18 and 25,540.28 is: 35,262.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,423.74 : 37,863.18 = 25,540.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,423.74/37,863.18 = 25,540.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,423.74x = 37,863.18 × 25,540.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,423.74x = 967,036,218.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,036,218.89/27,423.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,262.74

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