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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,530.06, 37,994.67 and 25,841.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,530.06, 37,994.67 and 25,841.12 is: 35,663.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,530.06 : 37,994.67 = 25,841.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,530.06/37,994.67 = 25,841.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,530.06x = 37,994.67 × 25,841.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,530.06x = 981,824,826.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,824,826.83/27,530.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,663.74

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