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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,416.94, 36,454.25 and 15,812.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,416.94, 36,454.25 and 15,812.42 is: 21,820.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,416.94 : 36,454.25 = 15,812.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,416.94/36,454.25 = 15,812.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,416.94x = 36,454.25 × 15,812.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,416.94x = 576,429,769.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,429,769.04/26,416.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,820.46

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