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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,302.44, 52,953.58 and 27,517

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,302.44, 52,953.58 and 27,517 is: 41,275.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,302.44 : 52,953.58 = 27,517 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,302.44/52,953.58 = 27,517/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,302.44x = 52,953.58 × 27,517
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,302.44x = 1,457,123,660.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,123,660.86/35,302.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,275.44

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