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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,202.77, 36,172.01 and 15,444.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,202.77, 36,172.01 and 15,444.26 is: 21,320.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,202.77 : 36,172.01 = 15,444.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,202.77/36,172.01 = 15,444.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,202.77x = 36,172.01 × 15,444.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,202.77x = 558,649,784.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,649,784.91/26,202.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,320.25

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