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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,360.84, 36,376.88 and 15,756.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,360.84, 36,376.88 and 15,756.32 is: 21,743.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,360.84 : 36,376.88 = 15,756.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,360.84/36,376.88 = 15,756.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,360.84x = 36,376.88 × 15,756.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,360.84x = 573,165,683.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,165,683.10/26,360.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,743.07

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