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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,330.42, 36,335.94 and 15,726.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,330.42, 36,335.94 and 15,726.26 is: 21,702.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,330.42 : 36,335.94 = 15,726.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,330.42/36,335.94 = 15,726.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,330.42x = 36,335.94 × 15,726.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,330.42x = 571,428,439.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,428,439.78/26,330.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,702.22

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