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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,364.98, 36,394.24 and 15,752.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,364.98, 36,394.24 and 15,752.63 is: 21,744.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,364.98 : 36,394.24 = 15,752.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,364.98/36,394.24 = 15,752.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,364.98x = 36,394.24 × 15,752.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,364.98x = 573,304,996.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,304,996.85/26,364.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,744.94

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