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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,426.57, 36,480.06 and 15,814.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,426.57, 36,480.06 and 15,814.13 is: 21,830.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,426.57 : 36,480.06 = 15,814.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,426.57/36,480.06 = 15,814.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,426.57x = 36,480.06 × 15,814.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,426.57x = 576,900,228.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,900,228.85/26,426.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,830.31

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