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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,966.89, 48,272.56 and 27,293.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,966.89, 48,272.56 and 27,293.69 is: 37,679.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,966.89 : 48,272.56 = 27,293.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,966.89/48,272.56 = 27,293.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,966.89x = 48,272.56 × 27,293.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,966.89x = 1,317,536,031.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,536,031.00/34,966.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,679.53

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