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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,264.04, 36,244.74 and 15,659.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,264.04, 36,244.74 and 15,659.82 is: 21,610.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,264.04 : 36,244.74 = 15,659.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,264.04/36,244.74 = 15,659.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,264.04x = 36,244.74 × 15,659.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,264.04x = 567,586,104.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,586,104.35/26,264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,610.77

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