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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,999.73, 49,698.31 and 26,298.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,999.73, 49,698.31 and 26,298.29 is: 36,305.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,999.73 : 49,698.31 = 26,298.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,999.73/49,698.31 = 26,298.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,999.73x = 49,698.31 × 26,298.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,999.73x = 1,306,980,656.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,980,656.64/35,999.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,305.29

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