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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,424.44, 36,467.22 and 15,675.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,424.44, 36,467.22 and 15,675.68 is: 21,633.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,424.44 : 36,467.22 = 15,675.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,424.44/36,467.22 = 15,675.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,424.44x = 36,467.22 × 15,675.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,424.44x = 571,648,471.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,648,471.21/26,424.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,633.32

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