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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,240.55, 48,584.91 and 27,996.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,240.55, 48,584.91 and 27,996.67 is: 38,598.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,240.55 : 48,584.91 = 27,996.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,240.55/48,584.91 = 27,996.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,240.55x = 48,584.91 × 27,996.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,240.55x = 1,360,215,692.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,215,692.25/35,240.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,598.03

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