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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,742.08, 52,054.80 and 27,802

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,742.08, 52,054.80 and 27,802 is: 41,656.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,742.08 : 52,054.80 = 27,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,742.08/52,054.80 = 27,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,742.08x = 52,054.80 × 27,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,742.08x = 1,447,227,549.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,227,549.60/34,742.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,656.33

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