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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,480.92, 36,527.62 and 15,718.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,480.92, 36,527.62 and 15,718.69 is: 21,682.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,480.92 : 36,527.62 = 15,718.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,480.92/36,527.62 = 15,718.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,480.92x = 36,527.62 × 15,718.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,480.92x = 574,166,335.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,166,335.22/26,480.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,682.27

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