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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,340.68, 36,349.80 and 15,744.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,340.68, 36,349.80 and 15,744.44 is: 21,727.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,340.68 : 36,349.80 = 15,744.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,340.68/36,349.80 = 15,744.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,340.68x = 36,349.80 × 15,744.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,340.68x = 572,307,245.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,307,245.11/26,340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,727.12

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