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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,942.62, 49,606.68 and 27,428.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,942.62, 49,606.68 and 27,428.62 is: 37,855.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,942.62 : 49,606.68 = 27,428.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,942.62/49,606.68 = 27,428.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,942.62x = 49,606.68 × 27,428.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,942.62x = 1,360,642,775.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,642,775.18/35,942.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,855.97

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