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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,316.66, 52,835.31 and 27,356.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,316.66, 52,835.31 and 27,356.34 is: 40,926.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,316.66 : 52,835.31 = 27,356.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,316.66/52,835.31 = 27,356.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,316.66x = 52,835.31 × 27,356.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,316.66x = 1,445,380,704.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,380,704.37/35,316.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,926.31

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