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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,362.62, 36,379.32 and 15,758.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,362.62, 36,379.32 and 15,758.10 is: 21,745.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,362.62 : 36,379.32 = 15,758.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,362.62/36,379.32 = 15,758.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,362.62x = 36,379.32 × 15,758.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,362.62x = 573,268,962.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,268,962.49/26,362.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,745.52

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