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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,341.18, 36,350.49 and 15,744.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,341.18, 36,350.49 and 15,744.94 is: 21,727.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,341.18 : 36,350.49 = 15,744.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,341.18/36,350.49 = 15,744.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,341.18x = 36,350.49 × 15,744.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,341.18x = 572,336,284.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,336,284.02/26,341.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,727.81

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