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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,120.63, 52,601.43 and 27,167.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,120.63, 52,601.43 and 27,167.24 is: 40,689.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,120.63 : 52,601.43 = 27,167.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,120.63/52,601.43 = 27,167.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,120.63x = 52,601.43 × 27,167.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,120.63x = 1,429,035,673.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,035,673.15/35,120.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,689.35

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