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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,660.62, 41,453.87 and 25,889.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,660.62, 41,453.87 and 25,889.15 is: 38,799.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,660.62 : 41,453.87 = 25,889.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,660.62/41,453.87 = 25,889.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,660.62x = 41,453.87 × 25,889.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,660.62x = 1,073,205,272.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,205,272.33/27,660.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,799.04

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