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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,350.62, 36,360.27 and 15,738

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,350.62, 36,360.27 and 15,738 is: 21,716.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,350.62 : 36,360.27 = 15,738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,350.62/36,360.27 = 15,738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,350.62x = 36,360.27 × 15,738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,350.62x = 572,237,929.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,237,929.26/26,350.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,716.30

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