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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,887.33, 41,786.39 and 25,054.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,887.33, 41,786.39 and 25,054.82 is: 37,542.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,887.33 : 41,786.39 = 25,054.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,887.33/41,786.39 = 25,054.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,887.33x = 41,786.39 × 25,054.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,887.33x = 1,046,950,525.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,950,525.54/27,887.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,542.16

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