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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,784.82, 49,429.53 and 27,235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,784.82, 49,429.53 and 27,235 is: 37,619.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,784.82 : 49,429.53 = 27,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,784.82/49,429.53 = 27,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,784.82x = 49,429.53 × 27,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,784.82x = 1,346,213,249.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,213,249.55/35,784.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,619.67

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