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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,380.76, 48,785.58 and 27,296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,380.76, 48,785.58 and 27,296 is: 37,637.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,380.76 : 48,785.58 = 27,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,380.76/48,785.58 = 27,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,380.76x = 48,785.58 × 27,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,380.76x = 1,331,651,191.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,651,191.68/35,380.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,637.72

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