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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,265.42, 36,250.96 and 15,655.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,265.42, 36,250.96 and 15,655.74 is: 21,607.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,265.42 : 36,250.96 = 15,655.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,265.42/36,250.96 = 15,655.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,265.42x = 36,250.96 × 15,655.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,265.42x = 567,535,604.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,535,604.51/26,265.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,607.71

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