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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,913.20, 41,869.80 and 25,288.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,913.20, 41,869.80 and 25,288.80 is: 37,933.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,913.20 : 41,869.80 = 25,288.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,913.20/41,869.80 = 25,288.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,913.20x = 41,869.80 × 25,288.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,913.20x = 1,058,836,998.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,836,998.24/27,913.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,933.20

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