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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,384.81, 52,913.16 and 27,396.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,384.81, 52,913.16 and 27,396.78 is: 40,968.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,384.81 : 52,913.16 = 27,396.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,384.81/52,913.16 = 27,396.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,384.81x = 52,913.16 × 27,396.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,384.81x = 1,449,650,203.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,650,203.62/35,384.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,968.16

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