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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,795.23, 38,363.21 and 25,553.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,795.23, 38,363.21 and 25,553.55 is: 35,269.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,795.23 : 38,363.21 = 25,553.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,795.23/38,363.21 = 25,553.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,795.23x = 38,363.21 × 25,553.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,795.23x = 980,316,316.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,316,316.82/27,795.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,269.23

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