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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,834.11, 38,416.87 and 25,592.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,834.11, 38,416.87 and 25,592.44 is: 35,322.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,834.11 : 38,416.87 = 25,592.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,834.11/38,416.87 = 25,592.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,834.11x = 38,416.87 × 25,592.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,834.11x = 983,181,440.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,181,440.46/27,834.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,322.90

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