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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,529.56, 37,993.98 and 25,840.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,529.56, 37,993.98 and 25,840.62 is: 35,663.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,529.56 : 37,993.98 = 25,840.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,529.56/37,993.98 = 25,840.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,529.56x = 37,993.98 × 25,840.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,529.56x = 981,787,999.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,787,999.47/27,529.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,663.05

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