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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,307.44, 36,298.29 and 15,695

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,307.44, 36,298.29 and 15,695 is: 21,655.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,307.44 : 36,298.29 = 15,695 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,307.44/36,298.29 = 15,695/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,307.44x = 36,298.29 × 15,695
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,307.44x = 569,701,661.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,701,661.55/26,307.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,655.53

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