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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,410.35, 36,437.21 and 15,653.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,410.35, 36,437.21 and 15,653.05 is: 21,595.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,410.35 : 36,437.21 = 15,653.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,410.35/36,437.21 = 15,653.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,410.35x = 36,437.21 × 15,653.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,410.35x = 570,353,248.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,353,248.67/26,410.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,595.82

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