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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,768.18, 38,292.79 and 25,463.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,768.18, 38,292.79 and 25,463.13 is: 35,114.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,768.18 : 38,292.79 = 25,463.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,768.18/38,292.79 = 25,463.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,768.18x = 38,292.79 × 25,463.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,768.18x = 975,054,130.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,054,130.32/27,768.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,114.08

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