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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,360.93, 36,374.49 and 15,748.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,360.93, 36,374.49 and 15,748.31 is: 21,730.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,360.93 : 36,374.49 = 15,748.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,360.93/36,374.49 = 15,748.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,360.93x = 36,374.49 × 15,748.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,360.93x = 572,836,835.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,836,835.55/26,360.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,730.52

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