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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,711.13, 38,240.61 and 25,482.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,711.13, 38,240.61 and 25,482.01 is: 35,164.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,711.13 : 38,240.61 = 25,482.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,711.13/38,240.61 = 25,482.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,711.13x = 38,240.61 × 25,482.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,711.13x = 974,447,606.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,447,606.43/27,711.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,164.48

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