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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,444.64, 48,936.96 and 27,363.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,444.64, 48,936.96 and 27,363.68 is: 37,779.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,444.64 : 48,936.96 = 27,363.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,444.64/48,936.96 = 27,363.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,444.64x = 48,936.96 × 27,363.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,444.64x = 1,339,095,313.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,095,313.61/35,444.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,779.91

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