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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,219.40, 52,731.90 and 27,443.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,219.40, 52,731.90 and 27,443.40 is: 41,089.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,219.40 : 52,731.90 = 27,443.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,219.40/52,731.90 = 27,443.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,219.40x = 52,731.90 × 27,443.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,219.40x = 1,447,142,624.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,142,624.46/35,219.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,089.36

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