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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,377.13, 48,780.57 and 27,292.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,377.13, 48,780.57 and 27,292.38 is: 37,632.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,377.13 : 48,780.57 = 27,292.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,377.13/48,780.57 = 27,292.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,377.13x = 48,780.57 × 27,292.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,377.13x = 1,331,337,921.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,337,921.29/35,377.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,632.73

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