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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,444.76, 36,494.75 and 15,695.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,444.76, 36,494.75 and 15,695.21 is: 21,659.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,444.76 : 36,494.75 = 15,695.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,444.76/36,494.75 = 15,695.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,444.76x = 36,494.75 × 15,695.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,444.76x = 572,792,504.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,792,504.20/26,444.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,659.96

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