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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,903.48, 49,552.72 and 27,389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,903.48, 49,552.72 and 27,389.52 is: 37,802.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,903.48 : 49,552.72 = 27,389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,903.48/49,552.72 = 27,389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,903.48x = 49,552.72 × 27,389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,903.48x = 1,357,225,332.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,225,332.84/35,903.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,802.06

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