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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,361.22, 36,377.60 and 15,744.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,361.22, 36,377.60 and 15,744.54 is: 21,726.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,361.22 : 36,377.60 = 15,744.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,361.22/36,377.60 = 15,744.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,361.22x = 36,377.60 × 15,744.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,361.22x = 572,748,578.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,748,578.30/26,361.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,726.94

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