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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,425.25, 37,868.24 and 21,041.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,425.25, 37,868.24 and 21,041.70 is: 29,053.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,425.25 : 37,868.24 = 21,041.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,425.25/37,868.24 = 21,041.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,425.25x = 37,868.24 × 21,041.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,425.25x = 796,812,040.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,812,040.40/27,425.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,053.96

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