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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,617.54, 41,217.64 and 25,744.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,617.54, 41,217.64 and 25,744.82 is: 38,422.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,617.54 : 41,217.64 = 25,744.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,617.54/41,217.64 = 25,744.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,617.54x = 41,217.64 × 25,744.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,617.54x = 1,061,140,722.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,140,722.62/27,617.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,422.71

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