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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,792.84, 38,376.24 and 25,667.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,792.84, 38,376.24 and 25,667.59 is: 35,441.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,792.84 : 38,376.24 = 25,667.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,792.84/38,376.24 = 25,667.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,792.84x = 38,376.24 × 25,667.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,792.84x = 985,025,594.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,025,594.06/27,792.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,441.70

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