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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,307.54, 36,305.28 and 15,695.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,307.54, 36,305.28 and 15,695.82 is: 21,660.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,307.54 : 36,305.28 = 15,695.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,307.54/36,305.28 = 15,695.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,307.54x = 36,305.28 × 15,695.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,307.54x = 569,841,139.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,841,139.93/26,307.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,660.75

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