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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,771.30, 38,324.24 and 25,512

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,771.30, 38,324.24 and 25,512 is: 35,206.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,771.30 : 38,324.24 = 25,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,771.30/38,324.24 = 25,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,771.30x = 38,324.24 × 25,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,771.30x = 977,727,883.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,727,883.32/27,771.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,206.41

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