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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,547.76, 36,650.64 and 15,940

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,547.76, 36,650.64 and 15,940 is: 22,006.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,547.76 : 36,650.64 = 15,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,547.76/36,650.64 = 15,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,547.76x = 36,650.64 × 15,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,547.76x = 584,211,201.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,211,201.60/26,547.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,006.05

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