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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,325.85, 36,318.01 and 15,709.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,325.85, 36,318.01 and 15,709.35 is: 21,671.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,325.85 : 36,318.01 = 15,709.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,325.85/36,318.01 = 15,709.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,325.85x = 36,318.01 × 15,709.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,325.85x = 570,532,330.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,532,330.39/26,325.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,671.94

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