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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,994.62, 49,706.80 and 27,596.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,994.62, 49,706.80 and 27,596.54 is: 38,109.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,994.62 : 49,706.80 = 27,596.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,994.62/49,706.80 = 27,596.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,994.62x = 49,706.80 × 27,596.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,994.62x = 1,371,735,694.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,735,694.47/35,994.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,109.46

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