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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,325.06, 36,316.17 and 15,562.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,325.06, 36,316.17 and 15,562.68 is: 21,469.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,325.06 : 36,316.17 = 15,562.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,325.06/36,316.17 = 15,562.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,325.06x = 36,316.17 × 15,562.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,325.06x = 565,176,932.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,176,932.54/26,325.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,469.16

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