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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,360.91, 36,375.08 and 15,746.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,360.91, 36,375.08 and 15,746.67 is: 21,728.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,360.91 : 36,375.08 = 15,746.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,360.91/36,375.08 = 15,746.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,360.91x = 36,375.08 × 15,746.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,360.91x = 572,786,302.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,786,302.25/26,360.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,728.62

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