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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,991.08, 49,671.25 and 26,900.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,991.08, 49,671.25 and 26,900.68 is: 37,125.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,991.08 : 49,671.25 = 26,900.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,991.08/49,671.25 = 26,900.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,991.08x = 49,671.25 × 26,900.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,991.08x = 1,336,190,518.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,190,518.51/35,991.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,125.60

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