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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,674.42, 49,263.79 and 26,706.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,674.42, 49,263.79 and 26,706.35 is: 36,879.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,674.42 : 49,263.79 = 26,706.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,674.42/49,263.79 = 26,706.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,674.42x = 49,263.79 × 26,706.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,674.42x = 1,315,656,141.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,656,141.23/35,674.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,879.54

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