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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,338.70, 36,344.42 and 15,583.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,338.70, 36,344.42 and 15,583.90 is: 21,504.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,338.70 : 36,344.42 = 15,583.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,338.70/36,344.42 = 15,583.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,338.70x = 36,344.42 × 15,583.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,338.70x = 566,387,806.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,387,806.84/26,338.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,504.02

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