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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,365.34, 36,383.08 and 15,760.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,365.34, 36,383.08 and 15,760.82 is: 21,749.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,365.34 : 36,383.08 = 15,760.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,365.34/36,383.08 = 15,760.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,365.34x = 36,383.08 × 15,760.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,365.34x = 573,427,174.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,427,174.93/26,365.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,749.28

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