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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,220.79, 52,857.69 and 27,303.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,220.79, 52,857.69 and 27,303.94 is: 40,976.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,220.79 : 52,857.69 = 27,303.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,220.79/52,857.69 = 27,303.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,220.79x = 52,857.69 × 27,303.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,220.79x = 1,443,223,196.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,223,196.30/35,220.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,976.46

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