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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,264.64, 36,226.56 and 15,646.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,264.64, 36,226.56 and 15,646.08 is: 21,580.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,264.64 : 36,226.56 = 15,646.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,264.64/36,226.56 = 15,646.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,264.64x = 36,226.56 × 15,646.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,264.64x = 566,803,655.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,803,655.88/26,264.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,580.48

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