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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,444.76, 36,494.94 and 15,832.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,444.76, 36,494.94 and 15,832.32 is: 21,849.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,444.76 : 36,494.94 = 15,832.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,444.76/36,494.94 = 15,832.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,444.76x = 36,494.94 × 15,832.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,444.76x = 577,799,568.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,799,568.46/26,444.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,849.30

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