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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,307.94, 36,298.98 and 15,695.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,307.94, 36,298.98 and 15,695.50 is: 21,656.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,307.94 : 36,298.98 = 15,695.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,307.94/36,298.98 = 15,695.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,307.94x = 36,298.98 × 15,695.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,307.94x = 569,730,640.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,730,640.59/26,307.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,656.22

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