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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,366.34, 36,384.46 and 15,761.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,366.34, 36,384.46 and 15,761.82 is: 21,750.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,366.34 : 36,384.46 = 15,761.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,366.34/36,384.46 = 15,761.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,366.34x = 36,384.46 × 15,761.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,366.34x = 573,485,309.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,485,309.32/26,366.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,750.66

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