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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,227.44, 36,177.12 and 15,609

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,227.44, 36,177.12 and 15,609 is: 21,530.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,227.44 : 36,177.12 = 15,609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,227.44/36,177.12 = 15,609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,227.44x = 36,177.12 × 15,609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,227.44x = 564,688,666.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,688,666.08/26,227.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,530.45

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