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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,268.30, 36,254.93 and 15,658.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,268.30, 36,254.93 and 15,658.61 is: 21,611.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,268.30 : 36,254.93 = 15,658.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,268.30/36,254.93 = 15,658.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,268.30x = 36,254.93 × 15,658.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,268.30x = 567,701,549.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,701,549.88/26,268.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,611.66

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