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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,572.13, 53,306.91 and 27,102.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,572.13, 53,306.91 and 27,102.26 is: 40,614.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,572.13 : 53,306.91 = 27,102.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,572.13/53,306.91 = 27,102.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,572.13x = 53,306.91 × 27,102.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,572.13x = 1,444,737,867.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,737,867.88/35,572.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,614.32

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