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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,955.87, 52,390.01 and 27,531

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,955.87, 52,390.01 and 27,531 is: 41,262.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,955.87 : 52,390.01 = 27,531 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,955.87/52,390.01 = 27,531/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,955.87x = 52,390.01 × 27,531
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,955.87x = 1,442,349,434.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,349,434.14/34,955.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,262.02

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