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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,320.08, 36,304.72 and 15,701.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,320.08, 36,304.72 and 15,701.52 is: 21,657.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,320.08 : 36,304.72 = 15,701.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,320.08/36,304.72 = 15,701.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,320.08x = 36,304.72 × 15,701.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,320.08x = 570,039,287.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,039,287.17/26,320.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,657.96

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