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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,410.92, 36,447.48 and 15,801

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,410.92, 36,447.48 and 15,801 is: 21,805.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,410.92 : 36,447.48 = 15,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,410.92/36,447.48 = 15,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,410.92x = 36,447.48 × 15,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,410.92x = 575,906,631.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,906,631.48/26,410.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,805.63

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