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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,176.94, 52,765.31 and 27,183.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,176.94, 52,765.31 and 27,183.34 is: 40,774.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,176.94 : 52,765.31 = 27,183.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,176.94/52,765.31 = 27,183.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,176.94x = 52,765.31 × 27,183.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,176.94x = 1,434,337,226.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,337,226.02/35,176.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,774.93

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