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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,435.97, 36,467.82 and 15,674.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,435.97, 36,467.82 and 15,674.58 is: 21,622.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,435.97 : 36,467.82 = 15,674.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,435.97/36,467.82 = 15,674.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,435.97x = 36,467.82 × 15,674.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,435.97x = 571,617,762.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,617,762.02/26,435.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,622.73

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