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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,590.52, 41,329.61 and 25,291.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,590.52, 41,329.61 and 25,291.61 is: 37,885.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,590.52 : 41,329.61 = 25,291.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,590.52/41,329.61 = 25,291.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,590.52x = 41,329.61 × 25,291.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,590.52x = 1,045,292,475.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,292,475.31/27,590.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,885.92

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