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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,161.56, 48,403.98 and 27,188.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,161.56, 48,403.98 and 27,188.73 is: 37,428.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,161.56 : 48,403.98 = 27,188.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,161.56/48,403.98 = 27,188.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,161.56x = 48,403.98 × 27,188.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,161.56x = 1,316,042,743.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,042,743.15/35,161.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,428.45

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