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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,441.68, 41,113.31 and 25,965.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,441.68, 41,113.31 and 25,965.45 is: 38,901.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,441.68 : 41,113.31 = 25,965.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,441.68/41,113.31 = 25,965.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,441.68x = 41,113.31 × 25,965.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,441.68x = 1,067,525,465.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,525,465.31/27,441.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,901.61

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