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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,526.56, 37,989.84 and 25,837.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,526.56, 37,989.84 and 25,837.62 is: 35,658.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,526.56 : 37,989.84 = 25,837.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,526.56/37,989.84 = 25,837.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,526.56x = 37,989.84 × 25,837.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,526.56x = 981,567,049.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,567,049.78/27,526.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,658.91

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