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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,316.46, 36,299.91 and 15,700.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,316.46, 36,299.91 and 15,700.06 is: 21,656.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,316.46 : 36,299.91 = 15,700.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,316.46/36,299.91 = 15,700.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,316.46x = 36,299.91 × 15,700.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,316.46x = 569,910,764.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,910,764.99/26,316.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,656.06

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