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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,848.59, 48,044.57 and 27,702.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,848.59, 48,044.57 and 27,702.27 is: 38,192.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,848.59 : 48,044.57 = 27,702.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,848.59/48,044.57 = 27,702.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,848.59x = 48,044.57 × 27,702.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,848.59x = 1,330,943,511.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,943,511.66/34,848.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,192.18

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