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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,267.76, 36,244.55 and 15,658.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,267.76, 36,244.55 and 15,658.38 is: 21,605.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,267.76 : 36,244.55 = 15,658.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,267.76/36,244.55 = 15,658.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,267.76x = 36,244.55 × 15,658.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,267.76x = 567,530,858.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,530,858.54/26,267.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,605.61

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