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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,353.44, 36,361.80 and 15,741

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,353.44, 36,361.80 and 15,741 is: 21,719.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,353.44 : 36,361.80 = 15,741 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,353.44/36,361.80 = 15,741/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,353.44x = 36,361.80 × 15,741
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,353.44x = 572,371,093.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,371,093.80/26,353.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,719.03

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