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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,909.23, 49,560.66 and 27,395.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,909.23, 49,560.66 and 27,395.27 is: 37,809.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,909.23 : 49,560.66 = 27,395.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,909.23/49,560.66 = 27,395.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,909.23x = 49,560.66 × 27,395.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,909.23x = 1,357,727,662.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,727,662.08/35,909.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,809.99

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