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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,799.39, 49,439.86 and 26,832.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,799.39, 49,439.86 and 26,832.69 is: 37,056.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,799.39 : 49,439.86 = 26,832.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,799.39/49,439.86 = 26,832.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,799.39x = 49,439.86 × 26,832.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,799.39x = 1,326,604,369.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,604,369.94/35,799.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,056.62

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