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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,516.95, 37,688.86 and 25,901.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,516.95, 37,688.86 and 25,901.17 is: 35,475.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,516.95 : 37,688.86 = 25,901.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,516.95/37,688.86 = 25,901.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,516.95x = 37,688.86 × 25,901.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,516.95x = 976,185,569.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,185,569.97/27,516.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,475.79

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