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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,310.48, 36,306 and 15,696.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,310.48, 36,306 and 15,696.24 is: 21,659.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,310.48 : 36,306 = 15,696.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,310.48/36,306 = 15,696.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,310.48x = 36,306 × 15,696.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,310.48x = 569,867,689.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,867,689.44/26,310.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,659.34

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