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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,271.45, 36,266.27 and 15,664.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,271.45, 36,266.27 and 15,664.77 is: 21,624.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,271.45 : 36,266.27 = 15,664.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,271.45/36,266.27 = 15,664.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,271.45x = 36,266.27 × 15,664.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,271.45x = 568,102,699.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,102,699.98/26,271.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,624.34

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