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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,588.88, 41,367.64 and 25,237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,588.88, 41,367.64 and 25,237.84 is: 37,842.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,588.88 : 41,367.64 = 25,237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,588.88/41,367.64 = 25,237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,588.88x = 41,367.64 × 25,237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,588.88x = 1,044,029,879.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,029,879.50/27,588.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,842.42

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