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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,303.94, 36,293.49 and 15,691.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,303.94, 36,293.49 and 15,691.50 is: 21,650.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,303.94 : 36,293.49 = 15,691.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,303.94/36,293.49 = 15,691.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,303.94x = 36,293.49 × 15,691.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,303.94x = 569,499,298.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,499,298.34/26,303.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,650.72

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