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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,348.52, 36,353.61 and 15,734.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,348.52, 36,353.61 and 15,734.28 is: 21,708.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,348.52 : 36,353.61 = 15,734.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,348.52/36,353.61 = 15,734.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,348.52x = 36,353.61 × 15,734.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,348.52x = 571,997,878.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,997,878.75/26,348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,708.92

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