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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,794.66, 38,362.43 and 25,552.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,794.66, 38,362.43 and 25,552.99 is: 35,268.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,794.66 : 38,362.43 = 25,552.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,794.66/38,362.43 = 25,552.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,794.66x = 38,362.43 × 25,552.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,794.66x = 980,274,794.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,274,794.11/27,794.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,268.45

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