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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,541.63, 49,046.54 and 23,427.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,541.63, 49,046.54 and 23,427.27 is: 32,329.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,541.63 : 49,046.54 = 23,427.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,541.63/49,046.54 = 23,427.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,541.63x = 49,046.54 × 23,427.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,541.63x = 1,149,026,418.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,026,418.01/35,541.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,329.03

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