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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,573.13, 53,308.41 and 27,103.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,573.13, 53,308.41 and 27,103.26 is: 40,615.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,573.13 : 53,308.41 = 27,103.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,573.13/53,308.41 = 27,103.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,573.13x = 53,308.41 × 27,103.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,573.13x = 1,444,831,696.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,831,696.42/35,573.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,615.82

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