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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,235.09, 36,204.37 and 15,625.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,235.09, 36,204.37 and 15,625.10 is: 21,562.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,235.09 : 36,204.37 = 15,625.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,235.09/36,204.37 = 15,625.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,235.09x = 36,204.37 × 15,625.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,235.09x = 565,696,953.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,696,953.14/26,235.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,562.61

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