Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,608.50, 36,720 and 15,998.31
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 26,608.50, 36,720 and 15,998.31 is: 22,077.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,608.50 : 36,720 = 15,998.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,608.50/36,720 = 15,998.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,608.50x = 36,720 × 15,998.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,608.50x = 587,457,943.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 587,457,943.20/26,608.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,077.83
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