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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,254.94, 48,659.64 and 27,583.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,254.94, 48,659.64 and 27,583.08 is: 38,070.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,254.94 : 48,659.64 = 27,583.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,254.94/48,659.64 = 27,583.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,254.94x = 48,659.64 × 27,583.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,254.94x = 1,342,182,742.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,182,742.89/35,254.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,070.77

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