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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,904.23, 49,553.76 and 27,390.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,904.23, 49,553.76 and 27,390.27 is: 37,803.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,904.23 : 49,553.76 = 27,390.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,904.23/49,553.76 = 27,390.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,904.23x = 49,553.76 × 27,390.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,904.23x = 1,357,290,721.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,290,721.65/35,904.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,803.09

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