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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,302.69, 36,291.76 and 15,690.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,302.69, 36,291.76 and 15,690.25 is: 21,648.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,302.69 : 36,291.76 = 15,690.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,302.69/36,291.76 = 15,690.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,302.69x = 36,291.76 × 15,690.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,302.69x = 569,426,787.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,426,787.34/26,302.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,648.99

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