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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,425.12, 37,864.98 and 25,541.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,425.12, 37,864.98 and 25,541.55 is: 35,264.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,425.12 : 37,864.98 = 25,541.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,425.12/37,864.98 = 25,541.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,425.12x = 37,864.98 × 25,541.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,425.12x = 967,130,279.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,130,279.92/27,425.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,264.40

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