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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,270.46, 36,252.36 and 15,654.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,270.46, 36,252.36 and 15,654.60 is: 21,602.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,270.46 : 36,252.36 = 15,654.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,270.46/36,252.36 = 15,654.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,270.46x = 36,252.36 × 15,654.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,270.46x = 567,516,194.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,516,194.86/26,270.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,602.83

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