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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,402.05, 36,434.82 and 15,794.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,402.05, 36,434.82 and 15,794.19 is: 21,795.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,402.05 : 36,434.82 = 15,794.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,402.05/36,434.82 = 15,794.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,402.05x = 36,434.82 × 15,794.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,402.05x = 575,458,469.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,458,469.70/26,402.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,795.98

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