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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,091.93, 48,438.41 and 27,934.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,091.93, 48,438.41 and 27,934.98 is: 38,559.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,091.93 : 48,438.41 = 27,934.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,091.93/48,438.41 = 27,934.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,091.93x = 48,438.41 × 27,934.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,091.93x = 1,353,125,693.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,125,693.26/35,091.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,559.45

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