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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,226.96, 36,194.40 and 15,472.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,226.96, 36,194.40 and 15,472.24 is: 21,352.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,226.96 : 36,194.40 = 15,472.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,226.96/36,194.40 = 15,472.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,226.96x = 36,194.40 × 15,472.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,226.96x = 560,008,443.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,008,443.46/26,226.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,352.40

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