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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,368.59, 36,387.57 and 15,764.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,368.59, 36,387.57 and 15,764.07 is: 21,753.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,368.59 : 36,387.57 = 15,764.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,368.59/36,387.57 = 15,764.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,368.59x = 36,387.57 × 15,764.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,368.59x = 573,616,200.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,616,200.61/26,368.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,753.77

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