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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,886.97, 49,592.33 and 26,918.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,886.97, 49,592.33 and 26,918.90 is: 37,199.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,886.97 : 49,592.33 = 26,918.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,886.97/49,592.33 = 26,918.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,886.97x = 49,592.33 × 26,918.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,886.97x = 1,334,971,027.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,971,027.82/35,886.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,199.33

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