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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,526.08, 36,611.16 and 15,773.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,526.08, 36,611.16 and 15,773.42 is: 21,770.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,526.08 : 36,611.16 = 15,773.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,526.08/36,611.16 = 15,773.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,526.08x = 36,611.16 × 15,773.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,526.08x = 577,483,203.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,483,203.37/26,526.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,770.39

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