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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,668.49, 49,186.55 and 26,109.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,668.49, 49,186.55 and 26,109.93 is: 36,005.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,668.49 : 49,186.55 = 26,109.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,668.49/49,186.55 = 26,109.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,668.49x = 49,186.55 × 26,109.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,668.49x = 1,284,257,377.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,257,377.44/35,668.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,005.38

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