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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,278.74, 48,703.59 and 27,253.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,278.74, 48,703.59 and 27,253.98 is: 37,625.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,278.74 : 48,703.59 = 27,253.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,278.74/48,703.59 = 27,253.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,278.74x = 48,703.59 × 27,253.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,278.74x = 1,327,366,667.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,366,667.79/35,278.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,625.12

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