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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,349.30, 36,354.71 and 15,735.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,349.30, 36,354.71 and 15,735.06 is: 21,710.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,349.30 : 36,354.71 = 15,735.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,349.30/36,354.71 = 15,735.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,349.30x = 36,354.71 × 15,735.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,349.30x = 572,043,464.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,043,464.46/26,349.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,710.01

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