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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,718.96, 49,179.69 and 27,193.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,718.96, 49,179.69 and 27,193.71 is: 37,441.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,718.96 : 49,179.69 = 27,193.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,718.96/49,179.69 = 27,193.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,718.96x = 49,179.69 × 27,193.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,718.96x = 1,337,378,227.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,378,227.75/35,718.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,441.69

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