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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,426.61, 36,468.83 and 15,816.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,426.61, 36,468.83 and 15,816.24 is: 21,826.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,426.61 : 36,468.83 = 15,816.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,426.61/36,468.83 = 15,816.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,426.61x = 36,468.83 × 15,816.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,426.61x = 576,799,807.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,799,807.34/26,426.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,826.48

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