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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,377.74, 48,848.67 and 27,188.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,377.74, 48,848.67 and 27,188.37 is: 37,541.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,377.74 : 48,848.67 = 27,188.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,377.74/48,848.67 = 27,188.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,377.74x = 48,848.67 × 27,188.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,377.74x = 1,328,115,713.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,115,713.97/35,377.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,541.00

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