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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,657.60, 38,058.24 and 25,008

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,657.60, 38,058.24 and 25,008 is: 34,412.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,657.60 : 38,058.24 = 25,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,657.60/38,058.24 = 25,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,657.60x = 38,058.24 × 25,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,657.60x = 951,760,465.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,760,465.92/27,657.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,412.26

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