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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,645.67, 49,217.22 and 27,162.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,645.67, 49,217.22 and 27,162.54 is: 37,504.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,645.67 : 49,217.22 = 27,162.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,645.67/49,217.22 = 27,162.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,645.67x = 49,217.22 × 27,162.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,645.67x = 1,336,864,706.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,864,706.94/35,645.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,504.27

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