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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,162.34, 36,091.35 and 15,544.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,162.34, 36,091.35 and 15,544.46 is: 21,443.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,162.34 : 36,091.35 = 15,544.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,162.34/36,091.35 = 15,544.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,162.34x = 36,091.35 × 15,544.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,162.34x = 561,020,389.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,020,389.92/26,162.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,443.81

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