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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,429.83, 41,161.17 and 25,199.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,429.83, 41,161.17 and 25,199.09 is: 37,813.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,429.83 : 41,161.17 = 25,199.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,429.83/41,161.17 = 25,199.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,429.83x = 41,161.17 × 25,199.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,429.83x = 1,037,223,821.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,223,821.53/27,429.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,813.72

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