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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,901.80, 52,266.30 and 27,989.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,901.80, 52,266.30 and 27,989.80 is: 41,915.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,901.80 : 52,266.30 = 27,989.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,901.80/52,266.30 = 27,989.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,901.80x = 52,266.30 × 27,989.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,901.80x = 1,462,923,283.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,923,283.74/34,901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,915.41

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