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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,310.42, 36,308.34 and 15,706.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,310.42, 36,308.34 and 15,706.17 is: 21,674.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,310.42 : 36,308.34 = 15,706.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,310.42/36,308.34 = 15,706.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,310.42x = 36,308.34 × 15,706.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,310.42x = 570,264,960.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,264,960.46/26,310.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,674.49

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