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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,852.43, 41,710.50 and 25,153.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,852.43, 41,710.50 and 25,153.71 is: 37,669.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,852.43 : 41,710.50 = 25,153.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,852.43/41,710.50 = 25,153.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,852.43x = 41,710.50 × 25,153.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,852.43x = 1,049,173,820.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,173,820.96/27,852.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,669.02

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