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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,291.89, 52,883.16 and 27,877.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,291.89, 52,883.16 and 27,877.96 is: 41,773.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,291.89 : 52,883.16 = 27,877.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,291.89/52,883.16 = 27,877.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,291.89x = 52,883.16 × 27,877.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,291.89x = 1,474,274,619.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,274,619.15/35,291.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,773.75

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