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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,410.59, 36,446.76 and 15,797.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,410.59, 36,446.76 and 15,797.57 is: 21,800.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,410.59 : 36,446.76 = 15,797.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,410.59/36,446.76 = 15,797.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,410.59x = 36,446.76 × 15,797.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,410.59x = 575,770,060.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,770,060.14/26,410.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,800.73

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