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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,322.57, 52,983.72 and 9,027.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,322.57, 52,983.72 and 9,027.27 is: 13,540.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,322.57 : 52,983.72 = 9,027.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,322.57/52,983.72 = 9,027.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,322.57x = 52,983.72 × 9,027.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,322.57x = 478,298,346.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,298,346.04/35,322.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,540.87

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