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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,898.48, 38,425.08 and 25,796.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,898.48, 38,425.08 and 25,796.44 is: 35,529.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,898.48 : 38,425.08 = 25,796.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,898.48/38,425.08 = 25,796.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,898.48x = 38,425.08 × 25,796.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,898.48x = 991,230,270.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,230,270.72/27,898.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,529.90

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