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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,445.51, 36,495.79 and 15,695.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,445.51, 36,495.79 and 15,695.96 is: 21,661.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,445.51 : 36,495.79 = 15,695.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,445.51/36,495.79 = 15,695.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,445.51x = 36,495.79 × 15,695.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,445.51x = 572,836,238.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,836,238.29/26,445.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,661.00

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