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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,362.08, 36,374.40 and 15,756.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,362.08, 36,374.40 and 15,756.48 is: 21,740.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,362.08 : 36,374.40 = 15,756.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,362.08/36,374.40 = 15,756.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,362.08x = 36,374.40 × 15,756.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,362.08x = 573,132,506.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,132,506.11/26,362.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,740.79

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