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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,425.37, 36,468.14 and 15,812.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,425.37, 36,468.14 and 15,812.96 is: 21,822.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,425.37 : 36,468.14 = 15,812.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,425.37/36,468.14 = 15,812.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,425.37x = 36,468.14 × 15,812.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,425.37x = 576,669,096.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,669,096.29/26,425.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,822.56

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