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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,360.46, 36,394.74 and 15,753.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,360.46, 36,394.74 and 15,753.42 is: 21,750.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,360.46 : 36,394.74 = 15,753.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,360.46/36,394.74 = 15,753.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,360.46x = 36,394.74 × 15,753.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,360.46x = 573,341,625.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,341,625.01/26,360.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,750.06

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