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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,410.17, 36,444.96 and 15,805.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,410.17, 36,444.96 and 15,805.65 is: 21,811.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,410.17 : 36,444.96 = 15,805.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,410.17/36,444.96 = 15,805.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,410.17x = 36,444.96 × 15,805.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,410.17x = 576,036,418.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,036,418.69/26,410.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,811.16

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