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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,330.23, 48,774.68 and 27,246.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,330.23, 48,774.68 and 27,246.21 is: 37,614.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,330.23 : 48,774.68 = 27,246.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,330.23/48,774.68 = 27,246.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,330.23x = 48,774.68 × 27,246.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,330.23x = 1,328,925,173.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,925,173.96/35,330.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,614.39

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