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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,954.93, 49,707.50 and 26,986.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,954.93, 49,707.50 and 26,986.86 is: 37,309.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,954.93 : 49,707.50 = 26,986.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,954.93/49,707.50 = 26,986.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,954.93x = 49,707.50 × 26,986.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,954.93x = 1,341,449,208.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,449,208.52/35,954.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,309.18

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