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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,290.91, 36,269.48 and 15,676.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,290.91, 36,269.48 and 15,676.67 is: 21,626.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,290.91 : 36,269.48 = 15,676.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,290.91/36,269.48 = 15,676.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,290.91x = 36,269.48 × 15,676.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,290.91x = 568,584,798.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,584,798.90/26,290.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,626.67

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