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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,469.12, 36,524.34 and 15,710.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,469.12, 36,524.34 and 15,710.14 is: 21,678.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,469.12 : 36,524.34 = 15,710.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,469.12/36,524.34 = 15,710.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,469.12x = 36,524.34 × 15,710.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,469.12x = 573,802,494.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,802,494.81/26,469.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,678.19

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