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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,323.08, 36,326.28 and 15,710.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,323.08, 36,326.28 and 15,710.64 is: 21,680.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,323.08 : 36,326.28 = 15,710.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,323.08/36,326.28 = 15,710.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,323.08x = 36,326.28 × 15,710.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,323.08x = 570,709,107.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,709,107.62/26,323.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,680.94

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