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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,324.92, 36,328.46 and 15,714.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,324.92, 36,328.46 and 15,714.33 is: 21,685.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,324.92 : 36,328.46 = 15,714.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,324.92/36,328.46 = 15,714.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,324.92x = 36,328.46 × 15,714.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,324.92x = 570,877,408.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,877,408.83/26,324.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,685.82

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