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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,964.80, 53,947.20 and 27,216.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,964.80, 53,947.20 and 27,216.80 is: 40,825.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,964.80 : 53,947.20 = 27,216.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,964.80/53,947.20 = 27,216.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,964.80x = 53,947.20 × 27,216.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,964.80x = 1,468,270,152.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,270,152.96/35,964.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,825.20

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