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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,238.55, 48,582.15 and 27,994.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,238.55, 48,582.15 and 27,994.67 is: 38,595.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,238.55 : 48,582.15 = 27,994.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,238.55/48,582.15 = 27,994.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,238.55x = 48,582.15 × 27,994.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,238.55x = 1,360,041,257.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,041,257.14/35,238.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,595.27

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