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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,377.03, 36,402.77 and 15,766.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,377.03, 36,402.77 and 15,766.43 is: 21,759.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,377.03 : 36,402.77 = 15,766.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,377.03/36,402.77 = 15,766.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,377.03x = 36,402.77 × 15,766.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,377.03x = 573,941,855.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,941,855.43/26,377.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,759.16

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