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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,425.74, 37,865.94 and 25,542.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,425.74, 37,865.94 and 25,542.28 is: 35,265.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,425.74 : 37,865.94 = 25,542.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,425.74/37,865.94 = 25,542.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,425.74x = 37,865.94 × 25,542.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,425.74x = 967,182,441.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,182,441.94/27,425.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,265.50

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