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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,262.70, 36,254.19 and 15,656.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,262.70, 36,254.19 and 15,656.02 is: 21,612.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,262.70 : 36,254.19 = 15,656.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,262.70/36,254.19 = 15,656.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,262.70x = 36,254.19 × 15,656.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,262.70x = 567,596,323.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,596,323.72/26,262.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,612.26

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