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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,319.06, 36,303.33 and 15,700.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,319.06, 36,303.33 and 15,700.50 is: 21,656.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,319.06 : 36,303.33 = 15,700.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,319.06/36,303.33 = 15,700.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,319.06x = 36,303.33 × 15,700.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,319.06x = 569,980,432.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,980,432.67/26,319.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,656.56

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