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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,424.94, 36,467.91 and 15,676.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,424.94, 36,467.91 and 15,676.18 is: 21,634.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,424.94 : 36,467.91 = 15,676.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,424.94/36,467.91 = 15,676.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,424.94x = 36,467.91 × 15,676.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,424.94x = 571,677,521.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,677,521.38/26,424.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,634.01

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