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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,992.61, 49,643.02 and 26,429.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,992.61, 49,643.02 and 26,429.49 is: 36,453.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,992.61 : 49,643.02 = 26,429.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,992.61/49,643.02 = 26,429.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,992.61x = 49,643.02 × 26,429.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,992.61x = 1,312,039,700.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,039,700.66/35,992.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,453.03

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