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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,347.68, 36,359.46 and 15,751.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,347.68, 36,359.46 and 15,751.44 is: 21,736.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,347.68 : 36,359.46 = 15,751.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,347.68/36,359.46 = 15,751.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,347.68x = 36,359.46 × 15,751.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,347.68x = 572,713,852.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,713,852.62/26,347.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,736.78

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