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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,833.11, 38,415.49 and 25,591.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,833.11, 38,415.49 and 25,591.44 is: 35,321.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,833.11 : 38,415.49 = 25,591.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,833.11/38,415.49 = 25,591.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,833.11x = 38,415.49 × 25,591.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,833.11x = 983,107,707.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,107,707.41/27,833.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,321.52

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