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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,991.61, 49,641.65 and 26,428.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,991.61, 49,641.65 and 26,428.49 is: 36,451.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,991.61 : 49,641.65 = 26,428.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,991.61/49,641.65 = 26,428.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,991.61x = 49,641.65 × 26,428.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,991.61x = 1,311,953,842.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,953,842.57/35,991.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,451.66

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