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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,174.94, 52,762.31 and 27,181.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,174.94, 52,762.31 and 27,181.34 is: 40,771.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,174.94 : 52,762.31 = 27,181.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,174.94/52,762.31 = 27,181.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,174.94x = 52,762.31 × 27,181.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,174.94x = 1,434,150,087.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,150,087.44/35,174.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,771.93

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