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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,707.76, 41,711.36 and 25,297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,707.76, 41,711.36 and 25,297.20 is: 38,082.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,707.76 : 41,711.36 = 25,297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,707.76/41,711.36 = 25,297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,707.76x = 41,711.36 × 25,297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,707.76x = 1,055,180,489.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,180,489.71/27,707.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,082.49

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