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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,759.68, 36,926.74 and 15,712.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,759.68, 36,926.74 and 15,712.36 is: 21,682.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,759.68 : 36,926.74 = 15,712.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,759.68/36,926.74 = 15,712.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,759.68x = 36,926.74 × 15,712.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,759.68x = 580,206,232.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,206,232.51/26,759.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,682.11

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