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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,319.86, 36,309.74 and 15,703.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,319.86, 36,309.74 and 15,703.32 is: 21,663.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,319.86 : 36,309.74 = 15,703.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,319.86/36,309.74 = 15,703.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,319.86x = 36,309.74 × 15,703.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,319.86x = 570,183,466.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,183,466.34/26,319.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,663.62

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