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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,376.75, 48,780.06 and 27,292.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,376.75, 48,780.06 and 27,292.01 is: 37,632.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,376.75 : 48,780.06 = 27,292.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,376.75/48,780.06 = 27,292.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,376.75x = 48,780.06 × 27,292.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,376.75x = 1,331,305,539.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,305,539.08/35,376.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,632.22

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