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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,996.89, 53,953.28 and 27,083.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,996.89, 53,953.28 and 27,083.58 is: 40,593.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,996.89 : 53,953.28 = 27,083.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,996.89/53,953.28 = 27,083.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,996.89x = 53,953.28 × 27,083.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,996.89x = 1,461,248,042.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,248,042.85/35,996.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,593.73

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