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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,811.40, 53,717.10 and 27,533.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,811.40, 53,717.10 and 27,533.20 is: 41,299.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,811.40 : 53,717.10 = 27,533.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,811.40/53,717.10 = 27,533.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,811.40x = 53,717.10 × 27,533.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,811.40x = 1,479,003,657.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,003,657.72/35,811.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,299.80

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