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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,773.80, 38,327.68 and 25,514.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,773.80, 38,327.68 and 25,514.50 is: 35,209.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,773.80 : 38,327.68 = 25,514.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,773.80/38,327.68 = 25,514.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,773.80x = 38,327.68 × 25,514.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,773.80x = 977,911,591.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,911,591.36/27,773.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,209.86

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