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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,544.44, 36,619.02 and 15,915.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,544.44, 36,619.02 and 15,915.60 is: 21,956.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,544.44 : 36,619.02 = 15,915.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,544.44/36,619.02 = 15,915.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,544.44x = 36,619.02 × 15,915.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,544.44x = 582,813,674.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,813,674.71/26,544.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,956.15

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