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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,425.14, 41,057.51 and 24,798.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,425.14, 41,057.51 and 24,798.69 is: 37,125.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,425.14 : 41,057.51 = 24,798.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,425.14/41,057.51 = 24,798.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,425.14x = 41,057.51 × 24,798.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,425.14x = 1,018,172,338.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,172,338.67/27,425.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,125.51

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