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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,741.58, 49,293.66 and 26,808.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,741.58, 49,293.66 and 26,808.90 is: 36,973.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,741.58 : 49,293.66 = 26,808.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,741.58/49,293.66 = 26,808.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,741.58x = 49,293.66 × 26,808.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,741.58x = 1,321,508,801.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,508,801.57/35,741.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,973.99

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