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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,324.35, 36,315.94 and 15,707.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,324.35, 36,315.94 and 15,707.85 is: 21,669.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,324.35 : 36,315.94 = 15,707.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,324.35/36,315.94 = 15,707.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,324.35x = 36,315.94 × 15,707.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,324.35x = 570,445,338.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,445,338.13/26,324.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,669.87

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