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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,627.58, 49,142.97 and 28,061.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,627.58, 49,142.97 and 28,061.64 is: 38,706.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,627.58 : 49,142.97 = 28,061.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,627.58/49,142.97 = 28,061.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,627.58x = 49,142.97 × 28,061.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,627.58x = 1,379,032,332.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,032,332.67/35,627.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,706.88

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