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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,327.04, 36,331.40 and 15,716.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,327.04, 36,331.40 and 15,716.46 is: 21,688.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,327.04 : 36,331.40 = 15,716.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,327.04/36,331.40 = 15,716.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,327.04x = 36,331.40 × 15,716.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,327.04x = 571,000,994.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,000,994.84/26,327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,688.77

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