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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,567.88, 49,028.76 and 26,601.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,567.88, 49,028.76 and 26,601.72 is: 36,669.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,567.88 : 49,028.76 = 26,601.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,567.88/49,028.76 = 26,601.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,567.88x = 49,028.76 × 26,601.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,567.88x = 1,304,249,345.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,249,345.47/35,567.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,669.30

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