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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,785.73, 49,430.79 and 27,235.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,785.73, 49,430.79 and 27,235.91 is: 37,620.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,785.73 : 49,430.79 = 27,235.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,785.73/49,430.79 = 27,235.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,785.73x = 49,430.79 × 27,235.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,785.73x = 1,346,292,671.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,292,671.25/35,785.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,620.93

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