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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,973.80, 53,960.70 and 27,225.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,973.80, 53,960.70 and 27,225.80 is: 40,838.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,973.80 : 53,960.70 = 27,225.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,973.80/53,960.70 = 27,225.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,973.80x = 53,960.70 × 27,225.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,973.80x = 1,469,123,226.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,123,226.06/35,973.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,838.70

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