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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,360.60, 36,376.54 and 15,756.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,360.60, 36,376.54 and 15,756.08 is: 21,742.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,360.60 : 36,376.54 = 15,756.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,360.60/36,376.54 = 15,756.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,360.60x = 36,376.54 × 15,756.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,360.60x = 573,151,674.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,151,674.36/26,360.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,742.74

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