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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,337.54, 36,346.46 and 15,989.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,337.54, 36,346.46 and 15,989.41 is: 22,065.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,337.54 : 36,346.46 = 15,989.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,337.54/36,346.46 = 15,989.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,337.54x = 36,346.46 × 15,989.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,337.54x = 581,158,189.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,158,189.31/26,337.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,065.78

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