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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,363.08, 36,375.78 and 15,757.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,363.08, 36,375.78 and 15,757.48 is: 21,742.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,363.08 : 36,375.78 = 15,757.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,363.08/36,375.78 = 15,757.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,363.08x = 36,375.78 × 15,757.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,363.08x = 573,190,625.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,190,625.83/26,363.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,742.17

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