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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,714.08, 38,167.68 and 25,935.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,714.08, 38,167.68 and 25,935.28 is: 35,717.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,714.08 : 38,167.68 = 25,935.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,714.08/38,167.68 = 25,935.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,714.08x = 38,167.68 × 25,935.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,714.08x = 989,889,467.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,889,467.75/27,714.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,717.93

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