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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,014.64, 48,338.04 and 27,038.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,014.64, 48,338.04 and 27,038.96 is: 37,327.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,014.64 : 48,338.04 = 27,038.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,014.64/48,338.04 = 27,038.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,014.64x = 48,338.04 × 27,038.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,014.64x = 1,307,010,330.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,010,330.04/35,014.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,327.54

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