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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,512.06, 37,969.80 and 25,823.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,512.06, 37,969.80 and 25,823.12 is: 35,638.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,512.06 : 37,969.80 = 25,823.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,512.06/37,969.80 = 25,823.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,512.06x = 37,969.80 × 25,823.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,512.06x = 980,498,701.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,498,701.78/27,512.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,638.87

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