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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,382.56, 52,909.79 and 27,394.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,382.56, 52,909.79 and 27,394.53 is: 40,964.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,382.56 : 52,909.79 = 27,394.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,382.56/52,909.79 = 27,394.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,382.56x = 52,909.79 × 27,394.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,382.56x = 1,449,438,692.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,438,692.48/35,382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,964.78

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