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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,672.80, 41,509.20 and 25,167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,672.80, 41,509.20 and 25,167.20 is: 37,750.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,672.80 : 41,509.20 = 25,167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,672.80/41,509.20 = 25,167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,672.80x = 41,509.20 × 25,167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,672.80x = 1,044,670,338.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,670,338.24/27,672.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,750.80

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