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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,741.08, 52,053.30 and 27,801

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,741.08, 52,053.30 and 27,801 is: 41,654.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,741.08 : 52,053.30 = 27,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,741.08/52,053.30 = 27,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,741.08x = 52,053.30 × 27,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,741.08x = 1,447,133,793.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,133,793.30/34,741.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,654.83

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