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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,951.57, 38,528.33 and 25,662.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,951.57, 38,528.33 and 25,662.51 is: 35,373.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,951.57 : 38,528.33 = 25,662.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,951.57/38,528.33 = 25,662.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,951.57x = 38,528.33 × 25,662.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,951.57x = 988,733,525.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,733,525.60/27,951.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,373.09

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