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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,827.92, 38,408.33 and 25,586.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,827.92, 38,408.33 and 25,586.25 is: 35,314.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,827.92 : 38,408.33 = 25,586.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,827.92/38,408.33 = 25,586.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,827.92x = 38,408.33 × 25,586.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,827.92x = 982,725,133.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,725,133.46/27,827.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,314.36

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