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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,356.59, 36,371.03 and 15,752.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,356.59, 36,371.03 and 15,752.07 is: 21,737.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,356.59 : 36,371.03 = 15,752.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,356.59/36,371.03 = 15,752.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,356.59x = 36,371.03 × 15,752.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,356.59x = 572,918,931.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,918,931.77/26,356.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,737.22

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