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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,430.10, 41,145.15 and 25,291.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,430.10, 41,145.15 and 25,291.70 is: 37,937.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,430.10 : 41,145.15 = 25,291.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,430.10/41,145.15 = 25,291.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,430.10x = 41,145.15 × 25,291.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,430.10x = 1,040,630,790.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,630,790.26/27,430.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,937.55

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