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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,359.59, 36,375.15 and 15,755.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,359.59, 36,375.15 and 15,755.07 is: 21,741.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,359.59 : 36,375.15 = 15,755.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,359.59/36,375.15 = 15,755.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,359.59x = 36,375.15 × 15,755.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,359.59x = 573,093,034.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,093,034.51/26,359.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,741.35

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