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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,474.43, 48,903.84 and 27,907.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,474.43, 48,903.84 and 27,907.62 is: 38,472.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,474.43 : 48,903.84 = 27,907.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,474.43/48,903.84 = 27,907.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,474.43x = 48,903.84 × 27,907.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,474.43x = 1,364,789,953.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,789,953.45/35,474.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,472.50

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