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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,951.96, 49,703.38 and 26,983.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,951.96, 49,703.38 and 26,983.89 is: 37,305.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,951.96 : 49,703.38 = 26,983.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,951.96/49,703.38 = 26,983.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,951.96x = 49,703.38 × 26,983.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,951.96x = 1,341,190,471.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,190,471.09/35,951.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,305.08

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