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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,474.51, 48,903.96 and 27,907.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,474.51, 48,903.96 and 27,907.70 is: 38,472.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,474.51 : 48,903.96 = 27,907.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,474.51/48,903.96 = 27,907.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,474.51x = 48,903.96 × 27,907.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,474.51x = 1,364,797,044.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,797,044.49/35,474.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,472.61

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