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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,239.55, 48,583.53 and 27,995.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,239.55, 48,583.53 and 27,995.67 is: 38,596.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,239.55 : 48,583.53 = 27,995.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,239.55/48,583.53 = 27,995.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,239.55x = 48,583.53 × 27,995.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,239.55x = 1,360,128,473.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,128,473.32/35,239.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,596.65

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