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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,289.36, 36,258.84 and 15,676.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,289.36, 36,258.84 and 15,676.74 is: 21,621.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,289.36 : 36,258.84 = 15,676.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,289.36/36,258.84 = 15,676.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,289.36x = 36,258.84 × 15,676.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,289.36x = 568,420,407.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,420,407.38/26,289.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,621.69

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