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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,266.41, 36,252.33 and 15,656.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,266.41, 36,252.33 and 15,656.73 is: 21,609.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,266.41 : 36,252.33 = 15,656.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,266.41/36,252.33 = 15,656.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,266.41x = 36,252.33 × 15,656.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,266.41x = 567,592,942.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,592,942.68/26,266.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,609.08

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