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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,443.22, 36,488.94 and 15,832.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,443.22, 36,488.94 and 15,832.58 is: 21,847.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,443.22 : 36,488.94 = 15,832.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,443.22/36,488.94 = 15,832.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,443.22x = 36,488.94 × 15,832.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,443.22x = 577,714,061.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,714,061.67/26,443.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,847.34

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