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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,912.85, 38,558.93 and 25,390.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,912.85, 38,558.93 and 25,390.51 is: 35,074.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,912.85 : 38,558.93 = 25,390.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,912.85/38,558.93 = 25,390.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,912.85x = 38,558.93 × 25,390.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,912.85x = 979,030,674.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,030,674.40/27,912.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,074.55

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