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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,922.32, 38,487.96 and 25,633.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,922.32, 38,487.96 and 25,633.26 is: 35,332.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,922.32 : 38,487.96 = 25,633.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,922.32/38,487.96 = 25,633.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,922.32x = 38,487.96 × 25,633.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,922.32x = 986,571,885.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,571,885.55/27,922.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,332.73

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