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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,664.42, 41,320.23 and 25,027.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,664.42, 41,320.23 and 25,027.86 is: 37,382.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,664.42 : 41,320.23 = 25,027.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,664.42/41,320.23 = 25,027.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,664.42x = 41,320.23 × 25,027.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,664.42x = 1,034,156,931.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,156,931.61/27,664.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,382.20

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