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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,405.85, 48,766.99 and 27,213.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,405.85, 48,766.99 and 27,213.78 is: 37,483.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,405.85 : 48,766.99 = 27,213.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,405.85/48,766.99 = 27,213.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,405.85x = 48,766.99 × 27,213.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,405.85x = 1,327,134,225.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,134,225.02/35,405.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,483.48

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