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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,924.78, 38,575.44 and 25,402.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,924.78, 38,575.44 and 25,402.44 is: 35,091.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,924.78 : 38,575.44 = 25,402.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,924.78/38,575.44 = 25,402.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,924.78x = 38,575.44 × 25,402.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,924.78x = 979,910,300.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,910,300.07/27,924.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,091.07

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