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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,184.08, 48,549.61 and 28,032.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,184.08, 48,549.61 and 28,032.15 is: 38,680.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,184.08 : 48,549.61 = 28,032.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,184.08/48,549.61 = 28,032.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,184.08x = 48,549.61 × 28,032.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,184.08x = 1,360,950,167.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,950,167.06/35,184.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,680.85

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