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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,905.23, 49,555.14 and 27,391.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,905.23, 49,555.14 and 27,391.27 is: 37,804.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,905.23 : 49,555.14 = 27,391.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,905.23/49,555.14 = 27,391.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,905.23x = 49,555.14 × 27,391.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,905.23x = 1,357,378,219.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,378,219.63/35,905.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,804.47

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