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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,424.74, 37,864.56 and 25,541.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,424.74, 37,864.56 and 25,541.28 is: 35,264.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,424.74 : 37,864.56 = 25,541.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,424.74/37,864.56 = 25,541.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,424.74x = 37,864.56 × 25,541.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,424.74x = 967,109,329.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,109,329.04/27,424.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,264.12

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