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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,492.77, 36,543.79 and 15,730.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,492.77, 36,543.79 and 15,730.33 is: 21,698.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,492.77 : 36,543.79 = 15,730.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,492.77/36,543.79 = 15,730.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,492.77x = 36,543.79 × 15,730.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,492.77x = 574,845,872.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,845,872.97/26,492.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,698.22

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