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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,969.44, 38,601.60 and 25,607.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,969.44, 38,601.60 and 25,607.36 is: 35,341.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,969.44 : 38,601.60 = 25,607.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,969.44/38,601.60 = 25,607.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,969.44x = 38,601.60 × 25,607.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,969.44x = 988,485,067.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,485,067.78/27,969.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,341.61

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