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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,324.71, 48,767.06 and 27,240.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,324.71, 48,767.06 and 27,240.71 is: 37,606.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,324.71 : 48,767.06 = 27,240.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,324.71/48,767.06 = 27,240.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,324.71x = 48,767.06 × 27,240.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,324.71x = 1,328,449,163.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,449,163.28/35,324.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,606.80

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