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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,169.62, 48,557.49 and 27,646.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,169.62, 48,557.49 and 27,646.34 is: 38,170.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,169.62 : 48,557.49 = 27,646.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,169.62/48,557.49 = 27,646.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,169.62x = 48,557.49 × 27,646.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,169.62x = 1,342,436,878.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,436,878.09/35,169.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,170.35

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