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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,030.67, 52,587.62 and 27,640.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,030.67, 52,587.62 and 27,640.44 is: 41,493.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,030.67 : 52,587.62 = 27,640.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,030.67/52,587.62 = 27,640.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,030.67x = 52,587.62 × 27,640.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,030.67x = 1,453,544,879.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,544,879.08/35,030.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,493.49

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