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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,270.53, 36,258.03 and 15,660.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,270.53, 36,258.03 and 15,660.84 is: 21,614.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,270.53 : 36,258.03 = 15,660.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,270.53/36,258.03 = 15,660.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,270.53x = 36,258.03 × 15,660.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,270.53x = 567,831,342.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,831,342.51/26,270.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,614.77

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