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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,388.64, 48,855.12 and 27,412.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,388.64, 48,855.12 and 27,412.96 is: 37,844.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,388.64 : 48,855.12 = 27,412.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,388.64/48,855.12 = 27,412.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,388.64x = 48,855.12 × 27,412.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,388.64x = 1,339,263,450.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,263,450.36/35,388.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,844.45

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