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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,603.13, 36,719.39 and 15,710.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,603.13, 36,719.39 and 15,710.82 is: 21,685.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,603.13 : 36,719.39 = 15,710.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,603.13/36,719.39 = 15,710.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,603.13x = 36,719.39 × 15,710.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,603.13x = 576,891,726.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,891,726.80/26,603.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,685.11

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