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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,887.59, 49,593.20 and 26,919.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,887.59, 49,593.20 and 26,919.54 is: 37,200.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,887.59 : 49,593.20 = 26,919.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,887.59/49,593.20 = 26,919.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,887.59x = 49,593.20 × 26,919.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,887.59x = 1,335,025,996.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,025,996.53/35,887.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,200.21

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