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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,999.90, 53,999.85 and 35,027.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,999.90, 53,999.85 and 35,027.90 is: 52,541.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,999.90 : 53,999.85 = 35,027.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,999.90/53,999.85 = 35,027.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,999.90x = 53,999.85 × 35,027.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,999.90x = 1,891,501,345.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891,501,345.82/35,999.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,541.85

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