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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,663.32, 49,162.92 and 27,150.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,663.32, 49,162.92 and 27,150.58 is: 37,427.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,663.32 : 49,162.92 = 27,150.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,663.32/49,162.92 = 27,150.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,663.32x = 49,162.92 × 27,150.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,663.32x = 1,334,801,792.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,801,792.49/35,663.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,427.86

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