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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,406.92, 36,441.96 and 15,797

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,406.92, 36,441.96 and 15,797 is: 21,800.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,406.92 : 36,441.96 = 15,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,406.92/36,441.96 = 15,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,406.92x = 36,441.96 × 15,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,406.92x = 575,673,642.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,673,642.12/26,406.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,800.11

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