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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,064.65, 48,357.17 and 27,408.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,064.65, 48,357.17 and 27,408.94 is: 37,799.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,064.65 : 48,357.17 = 27,408.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,064.65/48,357.17 = 27,408.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,064.65x = 48,357.17 × 27,408.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,064.65x = 1,325,418,615.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,418,615.95/35,064.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,799.28

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