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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,436.68, 39,642.46 and 15,346.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,436.68, 39,642.46 and 15,346.77 is: 23,012.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,436.68 : 39,642.46 = 15,346.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,436.68/39,642.46 = 15,346.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,436.68x = 39,642.46 × 15,346.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,436.68x = 608,383,715.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,383,715.85/26,436.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,012.86

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