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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,827.12, 49,482.84 and 26,913.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,827.12, 49,482.84 and 26,913.52 is: 37,171.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,827.12 : 49,482.84 = 26,913.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,827.12/49,482.84 = 26,913.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,827.12x = 49,482.84 × 26,913.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,827.12x = 1,331,757,404.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,757,404.00/35,827.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,171.77

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