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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,416.71, 48,903.21 and 27,445.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,416.71, 48,903.21 and 27,445.05 is: 37,895.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,416.71 : 48,903.21 = 27,445.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,416.71/48,903.21 = 27,445.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,416.71x = 48,903.21 × 27,445.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,416.71x = 1,342,151,043.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,151,043.61/35,416.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,895.98

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