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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,464.12, 36,517.45 and 15,705.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,464.12, 36,517.45 and 15,705.13 is: 21,671.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,464.12 : 36,517.45 = 15,705.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,464.12/36,517.45 = 15,705.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,464.12x = 36,517.45 × 15,705.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,464.12x = 573,511,299.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,511,299.52/26,464.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,671.28

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