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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,380.87, 36,405.81 and 15,626.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,380.87, 36,405.81 and 15,626.33 is: 21,564.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,380.87 : 36,405.81 = 15,626.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,380.87/36,405.81 = 15,626.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,380.87x = 36,405.81 × 15,626.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,380.87x = 568,889,200.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,889,200.98/26,380.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,564.46

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