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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,966.62, 48,272.16 and 27,188.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,966.62, 48,272.16 and 27,188.18 is: 37,533.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,966.62 : 48,272.16 = 27,188.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,966.62/48,272.16 = 27,188.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,966.62x = 48,272.16 × 27,188.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,966.62x = 1,312,432,175.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,432,175.07/34,966.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,533.86

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