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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,294.77, 48,673.79 and 28,148.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,294.77, 48,673.79 and 28,148.46 is: 38,818.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,294.77 : 48,673.79 = 28,148.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,294.77/48,673.79 = 28,148.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,294.77x = 48,673.79 × 28,148.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,294.77x = 1,370,091,846.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,091,846.75/35,294.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,818.55

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