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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,348.38, 36,361.47 and 15,744.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,348.38, 36,361.47 and 15,744.16 is: 21,727.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,348.38 : 36,361.47 = 15,744.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,348.38/36,361.47 = 15,744.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,348.38x = 36,361.47 × 15,744.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,348.38x = 572,480,801.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,480,801.52/26,348.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,727.36

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