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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,792.22, 38,375.37 and 25,666.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,792.22, 38,375.37 and 25,666.97 is: 35,440.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,792.22 : 38,375.37 = 25,666.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,792.22/38,375.37 = 25,666.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,792.22x = 38,375.37 × 25,666.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,792.22x = 984,979,350.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,979,350.61/27,792.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,440.84

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