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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,913.96, 38,493.84 and 25,609

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,913.96, 38,493.84 and 25,609 is: 35,315.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,913.96 : 38,493.84 = 25,609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,913.96/38,493.84 = 25,609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,913.96x = 38,493.84 × 25,609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,913.96x = 985,788,748.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,788,748.56/27,913.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,315.26

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