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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,436.39, 36,481.32 and 15,687.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,436.39, 36,481.32 and 15,687.64 is: 21,648.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,436.39 : 36,481.32 = 15,687.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,436.39/36,481.32 = 15,687.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,436.39x = 36,481.32 × 15,687.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,436.39x = 572,305,860.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,305,860.49/26,436.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,648.41

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