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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,325.05, 36,328.64 and 15,714.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,325.05, 36,328.64 and 15,714.45 is: 21,685.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,325.05 : 36,328.64 = 15,714.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,325.05/36,328.64 = 15,714.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,325.05x = 36,328.64 × 15,714.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,325.05x = 570,884,518.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,884,518.28/26,325.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,685.98

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