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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,545.24, 38,015.52 and 25,856.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,545.24, 38,015.52 and 25,856.12 is: 35,684.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,545.24 : 38,015.52 = 25,856.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,545.24/38,015.52 = 25,856.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,545.24x = 38,015.52 × 25,856.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,545.24x = 982,933,846.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,933,846.98/27,545.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,684.34

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