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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,360.19, 36,373.46 and 15,747.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,360.19, 36,373.46 and 15,747.57 is: 21,729.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,360.19 : 36,373.46 = 15,747.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,360.19/36,373.46 = 15,747.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,360.19x = 36,373.46 × 15,747.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,360.19x = 572,793,607.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,793,607.49/26,360.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,729.49

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