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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,277.94, 36,256.78 and 15,660.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,277.94, 36,256.78 and 15,660.06 is: 21,606.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,277.94 : 36,256.78 = 15,660.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,277.94/36,256.78 = 15,660.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,277.94x = 36,256.78 × 15,660.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,277.94x = 567,783,350.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,783,350.21/26,277.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,606.84

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