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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,972.92, 52,459.76 and 27,997.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,972.92, 52,459.76 and 27,997.28 is: 41,996.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,972.92 : 52,459.76 = 27,997.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,972.92/52,459.76 = 27,997.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,972.92x = 52,459.76 × 27,997.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,972.92x = 1,468,730,589.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,730,589.45/34,972.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,996.22

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