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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,465.40, 36,520.90 and 15,710.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,465.40, 36,520.90 and 15,710.73 is: 21,680.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,465.40 : 36,520.90 = 15,710.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,465.40/36,520.90 = 15,710.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,465.40x = 36,520.90 × 15,710.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,465.40x = 573,769,920.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,769,920.70/26,465.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,680.01

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