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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,826.92, 38,406.95 and 25,585.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,826.92, 38,406.95 and 25,585.25 is: 35,312.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,826.92 : 38,406.95 = 25,585.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,826.92/38,406.95 = 25,585.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,826.92x = 38,406.95 × 25,585.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,826.92x = 982,651,417.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,651,417.49/27,826.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,312.98

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