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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,385.06, 52,913.53 and 27,397.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,385.06, 52,913.53 and 27,397.03 is: 40,968.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,385.06 : 52,913.53 = 27,397.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,385.06/52,913.53 = 27,397.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,385.06x = 52,913.53 × 27,397.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,385.06x = 1,449,673,568.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,673,568.82/35,385.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,968.52

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