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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,332.02, 36,338.76 and 15,719.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,332.02, 36,338.76 and 15,719.67 is: 21,693.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,332.02 : 36,338.76 = 15,719.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,332.02/36,338.76 = 15,719.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,332.02x = 36,338.76 × 15,719.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,332.02x = 571,233,315.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,233,315.41/26,332.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,693.49

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