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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,749.59, 49,304.70 and 26,816.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,749.59, 49,304.70 and 26,816.91 is: 36,985.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,749.59 : 49,304.70 = 26,816.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,749.59/49,304.70 = 26,816.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,749.59x = 49,304.70 × 26,816.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,749.59x = 1,322,199,702.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,199,702.48/35,749.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,985.03

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