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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,251.94, 48,655.50 and 27,580.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,251.94, 48,655.50 and 27,580.08 is: 38,066.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,251.94 : 48,655.50 = 27,580.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,251.94/48,655.50 = 27,580.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,251.94x = 48,655.50 × 27,580.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,251.94x = 1,341,922,582.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,922,582.44/35,251.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,066.63

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