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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,312.32, 36,305.98 and 15,702.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,312.32, 36,305.98 and 15,702.94 is: 21,667.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,312.32 : 36,305.98 = 15,702.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,312.32/36,305.98 = 15,702.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,312.32x = 36,305.98 × 15,702.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,312.32x = 570,110,625.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,110,625.58/26,312.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,667.06

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