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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,310.74, 48,747.81 and 27,226.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,310.74, 48,747.81 and 27,226.67 is: 37,587.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,310.74 : 48,747.81 = 27,226.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,310.74/48,747.81 = 27,226.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,310.74x = 48,747.81 × 27,226.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,310.74x = 1,327,240,241.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,240,241.30/35,310.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,587.44

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